Full-time

Legal Counsel (m/f/d)
Bruchsal, Germany

We at Volocopter are pioneers in the development of electrical air taxis that take off and land vertically (eVTOLs). We are bringing urban air mobility to life by introducing our air taxis and drones as an electric addition to current transportation options in megacities worldwide. Our aim is to offer affordable on-demand air taxi services and save people time by flying them safely to their destination. In 2011, we performed the first-ever crewed flight of a purely electrical multicopter and have since showcased numerous public flights with our full-scale Volocopters (www.volocopter.com).

Job Description

Your mission during this flight:

Provide legal support of the worldwide activities of Volocopter in cooperation with other colleagues of the legal department. Focus on supporting business and specialist areas as a legal business partner, advising on all major legal issues and complex projects.

  • Providing legal advice and support on a variety of corporate legal matters in an international environment
  • Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, purchasing, service and technology licensing agreements
  • Working with and advising business divisions directly, as well as preparation and implementation of in-house training courses
  • Monitoring and timely implementation of regulatory requirements
  • Support on corporate housekeeping.
Qualifications

Check in your professional skills:

  • Top of the line analytical skills, paired with a hands-on growth mentality
  • German Law degree or European Law degree paired with (first) practical experience in the German legal system
  • Fluent English and German skills (written and verbal) required
  • Team player with a high degree of flexibility, commitment, and resilience
  • Ability to understand technical details
  • Diplomatic skills and good judgment

Preferred skills:

  • French language skills are a plus
  • Knowledge of aviation law is a plus
  • Ideally first experience in an international setting (in-house lawyer/law firm), preferably in a highly regulated industry
Additional Information

Our Volocopter flight includes:

  • Fast-growing high-tech company with a supreme network of investors and partners 
  • Ability to contribute directly to the future of aviation
  • The chance to build up new things/projects from scratch 
  • Personal accountability, growth and learning opportunities, based on your personal strengths
  • An inspiring working environment with modern workspaces, flexible work time, short lines of communication, flat structures, positive leadership, great team spirit
  • Attractive salary package

Our differences make us stronger. At Volocopter, we value equal opportunity, trust, and the voice of each of our employees. As change-makers in air mobility, we believe that changing the world starts within each of our teams. We are committed to driving innovation by celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of our different backgrounds and roles in the company.

Legal Counsel (m/f/d)