Head of Legal (m/f/d)
Codesphere
| Company | Codesphere |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Munich |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
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