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On-site in Bilbao·Added 4 days ago (last checked 13 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Bilbao
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree




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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A strong legal foundation: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, with a focus on commercial or corporate law, provides the basis to operate confidently in complex and regulated environments.
- Experience with contracts in structured settings: Around 2-4 years of experience in contracts, legal operations, or in-house legal roles (especially in technology, industrial, aerospace, defence, or regulated sectors) allows you to add value quickly.
- Attention to detail and process discipline: Your ability to manage documentation, track versions, ensure consistency, and follow structured workflows protects both legal and strategic interests.
- Clear legal and technical writing skills: You are comfortable drafting contracts, clauses, summaries, and records that translate complexity into clear and auditable documentation.
- Professional English proficiency: You can confidently read, write, and negotiate contracts and regulatory documentation in an international environment.
Nice to have
- Interest in security and compliance: Exposure to classified information, export control, or sensitive data environments is a strong plus, combined with the motivation to keep learning.
*Bonus points if you bring experience with export-control clauses, confidentiality and security agreements, IP-related contracts, or ISO-driven documentation practices.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Real impact on space programs: Your work will directly support contracts, partnerships, and projects that enable real space missions and protect critical technologies.
- Growth in regulated and strategic environments: You will deepen your expertise in commercial law, contracts, and compliance, with exposure to classified information, export-controlled data, and IP-sensitive projects.
- A learning-oriented role: You don't need to know everything on day one. You will be supported to grow into information protection, export control, and compliance topics while bringing strong legal fundamentals.
- Cross-functional and international exposure: You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, Sales, Legal advisors, and external partners in an international setting.
- Autonomy and trust: You will benefit from flexible working hours and ownership of your responsibilities, with a clear focus on quality, rigor, and outcomes.
- Purpose-driven culture: You will join a team that values responsibility, precision, and long-term impact over bureaucracy.
The role
At SATLANTIS, we design advanced space and optical technologies to address global challenges from orbit. Operating in the space sector means working at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and responsibility.
As a Legal & Contracts Specialist, you will play a key role in structuring, negotiating, and managing contracts while supporting information protection, classified data handling, and compliance activities across strategic space programs. This role is ideal for a strong legal profile who wants to grow in highly regulated and mission-critical environments.
What you'll do
Your mission will be to structure, protect, and enable SATLANTIS' space programs from a legal and contractual perspective, while supporting information protection and compliance requirements.
By combining solid legal judgment with structured execution, your work will help safeguard projects, partnerships, and long-term strategic assets.
You will:
- Draft, review, and manage contracts: You will handle commercial and project-related agreements, ensuring clarity, risk mitigation, and alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
- Support information protection activities: You will coordinate contractual clauses, confidentiality obligations, and documentation flows linked to classified and sensitive information.
- Contribute to compliance and regulatory processes: You will support export-control, documentation security, and audit-related activities in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.
Ready to protect what makes space missions possible?
If you are a strong legal professional who enjoys contracts, responsibility, and structured environments, and want to grow into information protection and compliance within the space sector, this role is for you.
Apply now and join SATLANTIS in protecting the future of space programs.
About SATLANTIS
SATLANTIS is a space technology company specializing in high-resolution Earth observation imaging systems and satellite manufacturing. Based in Bilbao, Spain, the company develops and operates advanced optical payloads and small satellites for defense, security, and environmental monitoring applications. With a growing portfolio of space missions and a team of engineers and scientists, SATLANTIS is positioned as a key player in the European space industry.
SATLANTIS operates primarily from its headquarters in Bilbao, with a strong focus on engineering, production, and satellite operations. The company is actively expanding its team, offering roles in electronics, AI, cybersecurity, and space systems engineering. For international professionals, SATLANTIS provides an opportunity to work in the dynamic Spanish space sector, contributing to cutting-edge satellite technology and Earth observation missions. The work culture is technical and mission-driven, with a collaborative environment suited for those passionate about space and defense applications.
- Industry
- Space and Defense Imaging
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 50–200
- Headquarters
- Bilbao, Spain
- In Spain
- Bilbao
Good to know if you are moving
- SATLANTIS is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, offering a unique opportunity to work in the Basque Country's growing aerospace hub.
- The company is involved in full satellite lifecycle, from design and production to operations, providing diverse technical roles.
- As a Spanish company, SATLANTIS offers a chance to contribute to national and European space missions.
- The company has a strong focus on Earth observation, with applications in defense, agriculture, and environmental monitoring.
- Bilbao is a vibrant city with a high quality of life and a growing international community, making it an attractive relocation destination.
