Week in Space Data, every Friday.
Key Responsibilities Draft, review, and negotiate NDAs and standard commercial agreements with customers, partners, and suppliers engaging with the NRW branch Support export-control and launch-licensing processes in coordination with HyImpulse's licensing manager, ensuring timely and compliant submissions Advise on intellectual-property questions arising from customer and partner engagements, flagging risk areas to leadership Oversee contracts and compliance for external service providers Support the Bid Manager and wider BD team on the legal and contractual aspects of proposals, including terms-and-conditions review and risk assessment Maintain a tracker of active contracts, NDAs, and licensing submissions, ensuring nothing lapses or is missed Site leadership duties, such as leading branch setup Basic Qualification Law degree, paralegal training, or equivalent professional qualification, with manager-level experience Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements Fluent German and English, both suitable for legal drafting and negotiation Strong attention to detail and risk awareness, with the judgment to know when to escalate versus resolve independently Comfortable operating with a broad commercial/BD remit alongside core legal duties, rather than a narrow legal-only role Ability to work independently in a branch-office setting with limited on-site legal support Desired Experience Familiarity with export-control and launch-licensing regimes relevant to Germany, the UK, or the broader NewSpace regulatory environment Prior experience supporting aerospace, defence, or other regulated/dual-use industries Experience working alongside BD or sales teams on proposal and contract negotiation, not purely in a back-office legal function Familiarity with intellectual-property considerations in technology or engineering-driven businesses Existing relationships with German regulatory bodies or export-control authorities Willingness to take on broader site-leadership responsibilities as the NRW branch grows Benefits €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference Christmas bonus on top Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child) Mobility allowance – because a good workday starts on the way there Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites 30 days of vacation to fully recharge Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm 1 day of remote work per week Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package A diverse and inspiring startup environment , where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup Equal Employment Opportunity HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.
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