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  • 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

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