Space Industry Legal Counsel – Iris2 Contracting & Compliance

Eutelsat Group; Issy-les-Moulineaux; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the Iris2 project, drafting and reviewing contracts in procurement and engineering, and tracking issues under supervision. You will progressively handle more complex tasks and coordinate with the wider Legal team.

The role offers growth toward independent handling, learning about space industry contracts, and building relationships with senior colleagues in a dynamic, international setting. Paris or Turin base preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer (France or Italy), roughly 1–4 years PQE.
• Some exposure to commercial contracts essential; in-house, TMT, aerospace/defence, or major infrastructure/projects background is a strong plus.
• Prior space/satellite sector experience not expected — genuine interest in the sector matters more than existing exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and review of contracts in procurement and engineering space — including launch vehicle agreements, satellite manufacturing contracts, ground infrastructure contracts, supplier framework agreements, and technology licensing arrangements — under the supervision of senior lawyers.
• Prepare first drafts, redlines, and summaries of contractual terms, and help track issues through to resolution.
• Provide clear, well-organised legal input that senior colleagues can build on, flagging risks and open points rather than resolving them independently.
• Collaborate with the wider Eutelsat Legal team on adjacent matters affecting Iris2, and build working relationships across the project team.
• Learning and development: actively develop sector and legal knowledge of the space/satellite industry, Iris2 programme structure, and Eutelsat's key counterparties.
• Take direction and feedback from senior lawyers as a core part of the role, using it to improve drafting, negotiation, and commercial judgement over time.
• Progressively take on more complex tasks and greater autonomy as competence and confidence grow, working toward independent handling of lower-value or lower-complexity matters.
• Contribution to the Legal function: support the smooth running of Iris2-related legal administration — filing, matter tracking, precedent maintenance, and reporting.
• Participate in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions, and contribute to the development of the wider Legal function's processes and culture.

Skills

Strong drafting

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Organised

Team player

Resilient and calm

Education

Law degree / Qualified lawyer (France or Italy)

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking a Legal Counsel to support the Iris2 project, drafting and reviewing contracts in procurement and engineering, and tracking issues under supervision. You will progressively handle more complex tasks and coordinate with the wider Legal team.

The role offers growth toward independent handling, learning about space industry contracts, and building relationships with senior colleagues in a dynamic, international setting. Paris or Turin base preferred.