Legal Counsel - Commercial (procurement focus) at ICEYE (Espoo, Finland)Legal Counsel - Commercial (procurement focus)

Role highlights:

• Job title: Legal Counsel, Commercial (GMO and Supply Chain focus)
• Location: Espoo, Finland
• 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, with particular focus on advising key business teams within the Global Manufacturing Organisation (GMO) and Supply Chain teams, as well as other business areas of including Mission, Data, Solutions, as required.

You will advise on a wide range of international commercial matters, including supporting complex procurement matters and helping scale ICEYE’s operations globally.

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 1400 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

• Structuring and advising on the company’s procurement strategies and legal approach across its international supply chain.
• Structuring, reviewing and drafting a wide range of legal and technical documentation including procurment contracts, advisory materials, products descriptions, SLAs and marketing documentation, and other commercial contracts in respect of the company’s transactions globally.
• Giving accurate and timely counsel to various business teams on a variety of legal and commercial matters with particular focus on procurement and global manufacturing matters.
• Collaborating with management to devise efficient strategies and internal processes to help the company achieve its targets and goals.
• Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitoring compliance.
• Researching and evaluating legal and business risks concerning company strategies, markets and operations on a global basis.
• Communicating and negotiating with external parties (regulators, external counsels, suppliers, customers etc.); creating trusting relations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Developing commercial and legal template documentation, playbooks and process protocols to help drive business and system efficiencies across the company internationally
• Providing Legal training to various business teams.
• Amicable resolution of disputes and contentious issues.

Must haves:

• 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.
• Experience of studies and/or practising law internationally is an advantage.
• 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. 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.
• Ability to work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment; and adapt to changing business requirements and priorities at short notice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Interest and knowledge of workings of different technologies and solutions is desirable.
• High command of English is paramount. Fluency in Finnish or other European languages is an advantage (but not mandatory).

Application Process

• Screening with the ICEYE Talent Team
• Hiring Manager Interview
• 2nd Stage Interview
• Final Interview

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win.

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way.

• Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions.
• See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.
• Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.
• Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift.
• Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins.

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com.