Corporate Counsel

about 3 years ago
Full time role
Berlin, BE, DE... more
Berlin, BE, DE... more

Company

Planet started as a small team of physicists and engineers, and now operates the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. ...

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Job Description

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is headquartered in San Francisco, California, Earth.

About the Role:

The legal team at Planet is seeking a new Corporate Counsel, with a focus on commercial transactions. The position is based in Berlin, Germany, and will report to and work under the general direction of the Deputy General Counsel, located in San Francisco, CA.  This role will be responsible for a wide variety of legal tasks as set forth below. The ideal candidate will exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical principles as well as exceptional communication skills, both in English and in German. Other valued attributes include a strong work ethic, a capacity to get things done independently, and an inquisitive mind.

Impact You’ll Own:

  • Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of agreements with our partners, clients, and vendors, which range from government agencies, universities, and multinational corporations to startups and nonprofits. 
  • Be a key resource and point of contact within our legal team to assist with a variety of commercial needs, while working integrally within the broader legal and compliance teams to ensure that the assistance provided is thorough, consistent, and in line with Planet’s strategies and values.
  • Work closely and effectively with cross-functional teams including Sales, SalesOps, Business Development, Product, Marketing, HR, and Finance.
  • Refine documents and forms, develop templates to address new relationships and complex partnerships, and streamline the day-to-day commercial processes to increase efficiency as Planet continues to grow.
  • Provide strategic business and legal advice to develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to our relationships with key partners and vendors.

What You Bring:

  • Qualified attorney licensed to practice law in at least one EU country.
  • Fluency in German and English required.
  • 6-12 years of experience; inhouse experience required; some law firm experience preferred.
  • Experience addressing the legal needs of the technology sector, particularly with SaaS contracts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, problem solving skills, and decision-making skills.
  • Detailed understanding of a variety of commercial agreements, including hands-on experience in reviewing, negotiating, and drafting.
  • International experience required.
  • Past experience working with government or public agencies in a commercial setting is a plus. 

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Demonstrated capability to understand complex issues and to provide timely and practical advice, which addresses both the legal concerns and the overall business benefits and risks.
  • Ability to maintain a graceful and helpful customer service attitude, particularly in high-pressure and time-crunched circumstances, where last-minute circumstances may shift project priorities.
  • Established efficiency by use of meticulous organizational skills, including the ability to manage a variety of projects and ongoing negotiations at once. 
  • Capable independent worker, quick learner, and self-starter, who is driven and creative, yet who is a team player who brings a positive and supportive mentality to Planet.  
  • Good sense of humor, outgoing, drama-free, inquisitive, and desire to get things done

Benefits While Working at Planet:

Global

  • Be part of a vibrant international company of 45+ nationalities with office locations in different countries
  • Sense of belonging in a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Experience a fast-paced spacetech environment
  • Countless opportunities to connect within and outside of work with regular team events  
  • Personal development with annual L&D budget
  • Join our regular hack-weeks and meetup events to exchange knowledge
  • Employee Resource Groups that provide safe and empowering spaces for connection and mentorship
  • Give back to the community by using one day per quarter for charitable work as part of our 1% Pledge
  • Health programs and flexible working hours to support work life balance
  • Be part of our growth: we offer equity options for our employees
  • Daily virtual mindful bodywork sessions to stay healthy
  • We offer equipment and wellbeing support during these challenging times 

Berlin 

  • Enjoy a spacious central office located in U/S-bahn Zoologischer Garten
  • Employees’ well-being is our top priority: on site massages, snacks, fruits, drinks and company lunches 
  • Additional contributions to Company Pension schemes
  • Enjoy unique offers and discounts for companies/web shops 
  • Additional Company Holidays 

 

Some Press About Us: 

Our CEO, Will Marshall featured on TED and featured in a Planet Blog

“Planet: Bringing Space Back Down to Earth”

Tiny, privately owned satellites are changing how we view the Earth features in NBC News

“Planet And Rocket Lab Create Mission Patch To Honor Women In Aerospace” —Planet Blog

Why we care so much about Belonging. 

We’re dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That’s why Planet is guided by an ultimate  north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion.  If this job intrigues you, but you’re thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!  At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description.  We don’t just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people’s careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts.  We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you’re excited to come along for the ride. 

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