Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development

• We’re looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services

• If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe

• Crusoe is seeking a Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development to join our team

• Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) – Finance and Corporate Development, this high-impact position operates at the intersection of corporate finance and strategic transactions

• You will be a member of a lean, growing team and a trusted advisor on some of the company’s most consequential work, including major corporate- and project-level debt financings for a well-funded technology infrastructure company

• This role is well-suited for a candidate who enjoys executing high-velocity corporate transactions and supporting ongoing covenant compliance, equally comfortable leading a negotiation as they are running a closing

• The ideal candidate is a proven solution-oriented deal specialist who can translate their significant, substantive transactional expertise to new deal types and structures

• Corporate & Strategic Transactions: Execute corporate financing and capital markets transactions, including revolving credit facilities, asset-backed term loans, and structured finance, from term sheet through closing, driving deals independently with input and guidance from the AGC. Advise Finance stakeholders regarding contract terms, legal and business risks, and other critical transaction matters. Support corporate development/strategic transactions as requested

• Agreement Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, structure, and negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements, including credit agreements, parent guarantees, security packages, and ancillary documents, exercising strong judgment on risk allocation and deal structure

• Due Diligence & Deal Management: Support the Finance team on due diligence and manage document flow and closing logistics across outside counsel and internal teams

• Post-Closing & Compliance: Support the Finance team with ongoing covenant compliance

• Entity Management & Operations: Support entity formations, intercompany transactions, and related corporate functions. Maintain organized internal deal files and develop standardized templates to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency

• Cross-Functional Communication and Support: You will work closely across multiple business teams, including Finance and Corporate Development, Cloud Sales, Digital Infrastructure, and Commercial. You will present complex legal concepts clearly to the AGC and non-legal audiences, coordinating between outside counsel and internal teams

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness

• Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs

• 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program

• Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life’s challenges

Experience

• 7-10 years of transactional legal experience, with significant and progressive experience in complex corporate and finance transactions at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department

Teamwork

• Highly collaborative, low-ego, adaptable team player who thrives working within a small team to learn, problem-solve, achieve shared outcomes, and drive culture

Safety and Compliance

• This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required

Governance Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance best practices

Technical Expertise and Deal Management

• Expertise in drafting, structuring, and negotiating loan or other financing documentation with exceptional attention to detail

Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools

Education & Bar

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in any state

Discretion

• Handles highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism

Execution Under Pressure

• Experience managing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Business Acumen

• Demonstrated strong business judgment, with a proven ability to balance legal risks against commercial objectives

Understanding of real estate transactions

• Understanding of real estate transactions, construction / construction finance, and project development

Prior experience

• Prior experience at a startup, AI company, digital infrastructure, or high-growth venture business

Experience working with investment banks

• Experience working with investment banks, capital markets desks, institutional lenders, or investors