General Legal Counsel / Principal Law Attorney (m/f/d) in Quantum Computing Start-Up

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, Karlsruhe

Your role

As General Legal Counsel / Principal Law Attorney (m/f/d) you will play a critical role in guiding our company through complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. You will support us also in protecting our intellectual property (IP) in close cooperation with external patent attorneys.

Develop and oversee the company’s legal strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, providing legal consultancy to internal stakeholders on a wide legal range
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and that all contracts reflect the company’s best interests and comply with applicable laws
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex agreements and contracts
Identify and manage legal risks, implementing proactive strategies to mitigate potential issues; advise on risk-related aspects of business decisions and operations
Implement and maintain a system for contract data management, including digital storage, filing, and organization of all legal documents
Track and manage contract lifecycles, including monitoring key dates such as renewals and expirations, ensuring timely action
Lead and mentor the Legal and IP team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement
Support the development, protection, and management of the company’s IP portfolio, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets in close collaboration with external patent attorneys

Your profile

Completed studies in law or legal studies or equivalent qualifications
Significant professional experience with a relevant portion in the technology sector, preferably within quantum computing, AI, or a related deep tech field
Proven track record of managing complex legal issues in a corporate environment
Strong business acumen, with the ability to align legal strategies with business goals
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leadership
Background in IP law or technical degree related to quantum computing or computer science would be an advantage
True startup mindset; hands-on, driven, resilient. As we are a young venture, we all must wear different hats and contribute to different aspects of the business
Excellent command of English and German is necessary

Why join us?

The chance to join one of the hottest start-ups in Quantum Computing and shape the future of technology - your input will make a strong impact
We care: You can expect a very international, open, transparent and caring company culture
Targeted promotion of your skills and abilities with room for individual development in our team
Flexible working hours
A modern coworking workspace in the heart of Karlsruhe or Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg), Germany
Various benefits such as equity package, team events, contribution to public transport, workation options, …

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About us

Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance, to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications. In December 2023, Kipu Quantum successfully raised €10.5 million in a seed funding round led by HV Capital and DeepTech & Climate Fonds. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.

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