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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel supporting Crusoe's corporate finance and strategic transactions, including debt financings, capital markets deals, drafting/negotiation of credit agreements, due diligence, and covenant compliance. Requires JD, 7-10 years of complex transactional experience in finance/corporate matters, strong business judgment, and ability to manage high-stakes deals in a fast-paced environment.

About the job

What You’ll Be Working On

  • 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: Work closely across multiple business teams, including Finance and Corporate Development, Cloud Sales, Digital Infrastructure, and Commercial. 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

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in any state.
  • 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.
  • Highly collaborative, low-ego, adaptable team player who thrives working within a small team to learn, problem-solve, achieve shared outcomes, and drive culture.
  • Expertise in drafting, structuring, and negotiating loan or other financing documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated strong business judgment, with a proven ability to balance legal risks against commercial objectives.
  • Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance best practices.
  • Experience managing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Handles highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools.

Bonus Points

  • Prior experience at a startup, AI company, digital infrastructure, or high-growth venture business.
  • Understanding of real estate transactions, construction / construction finance, and project development.
  • Experience working with investment banks, capital markets desks, institutional lenders, or investors.

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.

Skills

Corporate Finance, Debt Financing, Credit Agreements, Structured Finance, Due Diligence, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Entity Management, Compliance, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office

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