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

• 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