Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development

• Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence . As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster. We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless
• power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI. 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
• cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies
• be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe. About This Role 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. What You’ll Be Working On
• Corporate & Strategic Transactions: Execute corporate financing and capital markets transactions, including revolving credit facilities, asset-backed term loans
• 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
• other critical transaction matters. Support corporate development/strategic transactions as requested.
• Agreement Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, structure
• negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements, including credit agreements, parent guarantees, security packages
• 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
• 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
• Commercial. You will present complex legal concepts clearly to the AGC and non-legal audiences, coordinating between outside counsel and internal teams. What You’ll Bring to the Team
• Education & Bar: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in any state.
• 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.
• Technical Expertise and Deal Management: Expertise in drafting, structuring, and negotiating loan or other financing documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrated strong business judgment, with a proven ability to balance legal risks against commercial objectives.
• Governance Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance best practices.
• Execution Under Pressure: Experience managing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Discretion: Handles highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism.
• Tech Stack: Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools.
• 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. Bonus Points: Prior experience at a startup, AI company, digital infrastructure
• high-growth venture business. Understanding of real estate transactions, construction / construction finance
• project development. Experience working with investment banks, capital markets desks, institutional lenders

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages Restricted Stock Units Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance Employer contributions to HSA account Paid parental leave Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability Professional development & tuition reimbursement Mental health & wellness support Commuter benefits (parking & transit) Cell phone stipend 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary Volunteer time off Global travel insurance & emergency assistance Daily meals allowance Additional perks & programs specific to location Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $215,000 -$255,000 + Bonus.
• Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers.
• Compensation to be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
• Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin
• any other status protected by law or regulation.