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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 30+ vacation days – including Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, adding up to 32 days per year.
• Meal allowance – up to 15 digital meal vouchers per month, worth up to €7.67 each.
• 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.