Legal Counsel – Commercial & Contract Advisory

D-Orbit is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Regulatory Strategy and Legal Affairs team, based in Fino Mornasco.

In this role, you will support D-Orbit’s commercial activities by drafting, negotiating, and standardising the contracts through which we sell our services and procure the goods and services needed to deliver our missions.

You will work closely with Sales, Procurement, technical and logistics teams, and contribute to enabling our business operations through solid contractual frameworks, regulatory authorisations, and appropriate insurance coverage. You will also support D-Orbit’s subsidiaries within the relevant areas of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks:

Contracts and commercial advisory (primary focus)

• Draft, review and negotiate sales and procurement contracts for both commercial and institutional projects.
• Develop, maintain and update the contractual templates and negotiation playbooks underpinning D-Orbit's current and future business offerings, keeping them aligned with regulatory and market developments, and contributing to the ongoing development of D-Orbit's commercial contract strategy.
• Lead or support negotiations with internal stakeholders and external counterparties, and advise business units on pricing, delivery terms, liability, risk allocation and the legal implications of commercial strategies.
• Provide guidance on contract lifecycle management and on dispute resolution strategy.

Licensing and authorisation compliance, insurance

• Manage the registration of D-Orbit's spacecraft under the Convention on Registration of Objects Launched into Outer Space.
• Manage or support the filing and obtaining of telecommunication authorisations from local and international authorities, and of any other permits or licences required to launch and operate D-Orbit's spacecraft.
• Support the acquisition of insurance policies necessary for the execution of D-Orbit's activities.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of procedures for handling sensitive, including dual-use, information.

Monitor and analyse regulatory developments across the responsibility areas.

Requirements:

• Degree in law, preferably obtained in Italy.
• Solid experience in a comparable role within a company, consultancy practice or other relevant organisation, with a demonstrable track record in drafting and negotiating sales and procurement contracts.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to dual-use goods and technology, space-related licensing procedures in Europe and beyond, and the use of radio frequencies; experience obtaining authorisations, permits or licences from the competent authorities.
• Ability to balance legal risk against commercial priorities, with a pragmatic, business-oriented and problem-solving approach.
• Proficiency in the use of artificial intelligence tools.
• High motivation and the ability to work both autonomously and within interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory;
• Knowledge of the Italian language and any additional language of the jurisdictions where D-Orbit Group is present will be considered a plus.

We offer a base salary range of 45’000€ - 55’000€ gross per year for this role, depending on experience and location, plus a performance-based variable component.

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, location, and internal consistency across comparable roles.

Additional Benefits

• Meal vouchers
• Variable compensation
• Wellhub platform, offering a wide range of fitness, wellness, and wellbeing services
• Serenis platform, including unlimited individual psychotherapy, nutrition, and coaching sessions
• Flexible working arrangements, including smart working options and flexible scheduling based on role and team requirements

Who we are?
Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. So, if you are passionate about space and ready to take your ambition to new heights, join us in our global mission to push the boundaries of what's possible!

D-Orbit is part of a broader group that also includes Planetek, bringing together complementary expertise in space logistics, Earth observation, geospatial solutions, and advanced space services. Together, we share a common ambition: to enable innovative, sustainable, and high-impact solutions across the space sector.

Why join D-Orbit?

• Work on missions that shape the future of space

• International and multidisciplinary environment

• Flexible working model

• Opportunity to contribute directly to company growth

• High level of autonomy and ownership

Hiring Process:

Here’s how our hiring process works—simple and straightforward:

• Application Review – We carefully review applications that match the key requirements of the role. If your profile is selected for the next stage, a member of our People & Culture team will contact you directly.
  We genuinely appreciate every application, even when there is not a match for the current opportunity.
• Introduction Call – A conversation with the People & Culture team to get to know each other, discuss the opportunity, and align expectations.
• Technical and Team Interviews – One or more interviews focused on the skills, experience, and approach relevant to the role.
• Offer – If there is a strong mutual fit, we will share an offer and discuss the next steps.

The exact process may vary depending on the role.

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and appreciate your patience as we carefully evaluate applications.

We’re excited to get to know you and see if you might be the next person to help us shaping the future of space!

NON-EU applicants:

At this time, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based.

Please note that this role requires a regular on-site presence and is not a fully remote position.

Some activities must be carried out in our facilities, many others are location-independent, and they can be performed effectively even remotely. This is why we don't measure the performance of people by how many hours they spend at the office: we only measure the outcome.

At D-Orbit, diversity and inclusivity are not just values, they are integral to our mission and the way we operate. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and celebrated for their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it also leads to better decision making, innovation, and overall success. We actively strive to build a culture where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, and where all voices are heard and valued. We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to share their ideas, and where everyone is given equal opportunities to grow and excel. We believe that our differences make us stronger, and we will continue to work diligently to create an inclusive culture at D-Orbit that reflects this belief.