Legal Counsel - Commercial (procurement focus)

The role

You will advise business teams on international commercial matters with a focus on procurement and global manufacturing. You will structure procurement strategies, draft legal documentation, and manage legal risks globally.

What you will do

• Structuring and advising on procurement strategies and legal approach across the international supply chain.
• Structuring, reviewing and drafting legal and technical documentation including procurement contracts, SLAs and marketing documentation.
• Giving counsel to business teams on legal and commercial matters regarding procurement and global manufacturing.
• Collaborating with management to devise efficient strategies and internal processes.
• Specifying internal governance policies and monitoring compliance.
• Researching and evaluating legal and business risks on a global basis.
• Communicating and negotiating with external parties including regulators, external counsels, suppliers and customers.
• Developing commercial and legal template documentation, playbooks and process protocols.
• Providing Legal training to various business teams.
• Amicable resolution of disputes and contentious issues.

Required qualifications

• Master of Laws (LLM) or equivalent.
• 5 - 7 years’ post qualification experience in the field of commercial technology law, gained in private practice or in-house.
• Good experience and exposure to large scale and complex supply chain and procurement processes.
• Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and legal research skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and client management skills.
• Strong experience advising on cross-border transactions.
• Ability to work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• High command of English is paramount.

Nice to have

• Experience of studies and/or practising law internationally is an advantage.
• Exposure to transactions within Europe, US, Middle East and/or APAC is desirable.
• Exposure to transactions in the following industries is desirable: space, technology, ICT, data analytics, insurance and government/public administration.
• Interest and knowledge of workings of different technologies and solutions is desirable.
• Fluency in Finnish or other European languages is an advantage.

Benefits

• Continuous professional development
• Training opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required).
• Screening with the ICEYE Talent Team
• Hiring Manager Interview
• 2nd Stage Interview
• Final Interview

About the company

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. The company owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR satellite constellation.