About the role
Job description
Team & Reporting Line: Integrity Team, reporting to the VP - Integrity
Our Mission
At constellr, we use thermal intelligence from space to understand what is happening on Earth - where, when and at scale. Our satellite constellation delivers high-resolution land surface temperature data, giving governments, defence organisations, commercial operators and global institutions the intelligence they need to monitor change, assess risk and make better-informed decisions.
From national security and critical infrastructure to agriculture and climate resilience, constellr turns temperature into actionable intelligence for a changing world.
Your Role
You'll support constellr's legal and compliance work day to day, from contract administration to legal research. Working closely with our VP - Integrity, external counsel and Data Protection Officer, you'll play a key part in keeping our legal processes organized and running smoothly as we scale as a space technology company.
Key responsibilities
* Support the drafting, review and redlining of contracts * Carry out legal research on regulatory topics relevant to our business * Maintain our legal filing and documentation systems, keeping them organized and up to date * Provide administrative support to our external counsel and our Data Protection Officer (DPO) * Assist with compliance and governance documentation as needed
Job requirements
About you
Required:
* A recognized paralegal qualification (such as Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte/r or Rechtsfachwirt/in), a law degree, or an equivalent qualification * At least 2-3 years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal support role * Hands-on experience supporting contract drafting, review and redlining * Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills * The ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism * Fluency in both German and English
Nice to Have:
* Experience in an in-house legal team, ideally within a tech company or regulated industry * Experience with, or a strong interest in, export control, IP or technology law * Experience supporting data protection or compliance work
Why join constellr?
* High-Impact National Security Mission: Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation, delivering sovereign-grade "behavioural" intelligence from space to close critical blind spots for defence, intelligence, and maritime surveillance agencies. * Fast-Paced "New Space" Innovation: Work at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving defence sector. By leveraging modern, agile New Space methodologies, you will help design, build, and deploy dual-use thermal payloads into operational orbit at a speed and scale that traditional aerospace models simply cannot match. * Broad Interdisciplinary Exposure: Accelerate your professional growth by collaborating daily with a diverse, international cohort of astrophysicists, software developers, and defence-system engineers. * Inclusive & Scientific Culture: Join a high-trust team deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence, where academic curiosity is paired with high autonomy and a flat hierarchy. * Financial Upside & Well-being: Benefit from a Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees, giving you a true stake in the company's growth, alongside highly flexible hybrid working models.