Legal Counsel, Germany

IQM Quantum Computers; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setups

Learning & Development budget

Flat hierarchy

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers is seeking an experienced corporate advisory lawyer to support governance, M&A, and capital markets activities across the group. You will advise internal stakeholders, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and coordinate cross-border initiatives with external counsel when needed.

Qualifications include German law qualification and 3–5 years in in-house or law-firm environments.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in an in-house corporate advisory team or an M&A, corporate or capital markets team at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Support shareholder, board and management meetings across the Group, including resolutions and corporate documentation.
• Develop and maintain corporate governance policies, processes and best practices.
• Advise internal stakeholders on German corporate law, capital markets compliance and corporate governance.
• Support the formation, maintenance and ongoing legal requirements of IQM’s group entities and intragroup agreements.
• Support corporate development initiatives, including M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Maintain legal templates and help internal teams understand how to use them effectively.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, partners and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams across different teams, countries and stakeholders.
• Work with external counsel where needed and help ensure matters are followed through to completion.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and provide clear, practical legal advice that helps the business make informed decisions.

Skills

German corporate law

M&A experience

Legal drafting

In-house advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified to practice law in Germany

Job description

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.

Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.

The work

As the only EU-US NASDAQ-listed quantum computing company, IQM is shaping not only the future of quantum computing, but also how a global technology company operates as a public company.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Support shareholder, board and management meetings across the Group, including resolutions and corporate documentation.
• Develop and maintain corporate governance policies, processes and best practices.
• Advise internal stakeholders on German corporate law, capital markets compliance and corporate governance.
• Support the formation, maintenance and ongoing legal requirements of IQM’s group entities and intragroup agreements.
• Support corporate development initiatives, including M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Maintain legal templates and help internal teams understand how to use them effectively.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with customers, partners and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams across different teams, countries and stakeholders.
• Work with external counsel where needed and help ensure matters are followed through to completion.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and provide clear, practical legal advice that helps the business make informed decisions.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in an in-house corporate advisory team or an M&A, corporate or capital markets team at a law firm.
• Qualification to practice law in Germany.
• Strong knowledge of German corporate law, with experience in areas such as corporate governance, M&A and/or capital markets.
• Excellent German and English, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly and simply to different audiences.
• Strong drafting skills in both German and English, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders while working independently and proactively.
• A structured and rational approach to complex legal and business questions.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• A strong sense of ownership and perseverance - you take responsibility for getting things done, even when priorities evolve.

Nice to have

• Experience working in-house at a publicly listed company or advising public companies on corporate and governance matters.
• Practical experience with capital markets requirements, public-company governance or disclosure obligations.
• Experience supporting M&A, corporate development or other strategic transactions.
• Experience working in an international technology, deep-tech or fast-growing company, particularly in a role requiring coordination across multiple countries and stakeholders.

Why IQM?

• Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
• High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
• Never the smartest: You won’t always be the smartest person in the room. Neither will we. Expect to learn constantly - from each other and beyond with IQM’s Learning Hub, LinkedIn Learning, and a team-based L&D budget.
• Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
• The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.
• Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that’s still being defined.

The future of computing won’t build itself. You might be one of the few who do.

• Meet our people and learn more about IQM on our stories page.
• Explore our scientific publications.

600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Location Globally

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.