The posting, in ICEYE's own words
archived Oct 22, 2026Role highlights:
Legal Counsel Location: Berlin, Germany Department: Legal Reports to: Associate General Counsel Employment type: Permanent Workplace model: Hybrid Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required)
Why this role matters:
As Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of the Legal team, partnering closely with business stakeholders across ICEYE’s Mission, Data, Solutions, and Supply Chain functions. You will advise on a wide range of international commercial matters, supporting complex transactions and helping scale ICEYE’s operations in Germany and globally, while also contributing to legal and regulatory work-streams.
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Who We Are
ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Your day-to-day responsibilities Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international commercial agreements across Mission, Data, Solutions, and Supply Chain. Supporting bids, tenders, and strategic transactions. Advising on legal risks and contract strategy across jurisdictions. Assisting with corporate and regulatory matters in Germany. Providing legal guidance to internal stakeholders. Developing legal processes, templates, and policies. Supporting compliance initiatives and training. Managing certain external counsel relationships.
Must haves:
Qualified lawyer in Germany (or equivalent with strong German law expertise). 4–7 years’ PQE with in-house and/or private practice experience. Strong cross-border commercial contracting experience. Understanding of German corporate and regulatory law. Fluency in German and English. Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced international environment. Commercially pragmatic mindset. Interest in technology, space, data, or defence sectors is desirable. Government/defence experience is a plus.