Head of Legal (m/f/d)

About Codesphere

Codesphere is a Virtual Cloud Provider from Germany building the future of sovereign cloud infrastructure. Our platform gives enterprises and governments full sovereignty without giving up modern cloud capability - a vision recently validated by a series of multi-million European government tenders.

Since our founding in Karlsruhe in 2020, we've expanded into an international team of 60+ experts. Based in Karlsruhe and Munich and backed by top-tier investors, we are chasing a bold vision.

We're scaling fast and would love for you to join us and grow alongside us

About the role

As our Head of Legal (m/f/d), you will build and own our legal function from the ground up, reporting directly to the CFO. You own matters end-to-end, work closely with the executive team, and keep us legally sound while we move fast.

This is not a support role - it's a seat at the table during one of the most exciting chapters in Codesphere's growth.

What you'll drive

• You own corporate governance, group structure, and board and shareholder matters - including captable and employee incentive plan administration
• You maintain subsidiaries across jurisdictions and handle statutory deadlines
• You draft, review, and negotiate customer, partner, and supplier agreements - and protect our IP
• You co-own compliance and GDPR frameworks, working closely with our IT security experts
• You monitor regulatory developments and advise the executive team accordingly
• You lead legal due diligence and coordinate with outside counsel for funding rounds and M&A

What makes you a great fit

• 8+ years of legal experience - ideally a mix of law firm and in-house scale-up background
• Solid background in commercial law - able to own contract negotiations and IP related topics without outside counsel
• Comfortable with corporate matters and stakeholder management
• Working knowledge of GDPR and compliance frameworks
• Fluent in German and English
• Munich-based or open to making it your home

What's in it for you

• 32 days of paid time off - 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off
• Meal allowance - up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over €100 net for you
• Flexibility - hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours
• Steep learning curve - fast-moving environment, real ownership, and a front-row seat to scaling a company
• Job-Rad - lease a bike through us, tax-free
• Gym access - stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only)
• Employee events - from team offsites to regular get-togethers
• Company pension scheme - company-supported pension to set you up for later
• Great public transport links - both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops