# Legal Counsel - Corporate

**Company:** [Crusoe](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/crusoe)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $220k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Corporate Finance, Capital Markets, Structured Finance, Debt Financing, Credit Agreements, Loan Documentation, Due Diligence, Covenant Compliance, Corporate Governance, Contract Negotiation, Entity Management, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, AI Tools
**Posted:** 2026-07-20

> Legal Counsel supporting corporate finance, debt financings, capital markets, and strategic transactions from term sheet through closing, as well as covenant compliance and entity management. Requires a J.D., active bar admission, and 7–10 years of transactional legal experience.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Execute corporate financing, capital markets, and strategic transactions, including revolving credit facilities, asset-backed term loans, and structured finance, from term sheet through closing.
- Advise Finance stakeholders on contract terms, legal and business risks, and transaction matters.
- Draft, review, structure, and negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements, including credit agreements, purchase agreements, parent guarantees, security packages, ancillary documents, and disclosure schedules.
- Support due diligence and manage document flow and closing logistics across outside counsel and internal teams.
- Support ongoing covenant compliance.
- Support entity formations, intercompany transactions, and related corporate functions.
- Maintain organized internal deal files and develop standardized templates.
- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to legal and non-legal audiences while coordinating outside counsel and internal teams.

## Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active bar admission in any state.
- 7–10 years of transactional legal experience, including significant and progressive experience in complex corporate and finance transactions at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
- Expertise drafting, structuring, and negotiating loan or other financing documentation.
- Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.
- Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance best practices.
- Ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools.
- Highly collaborative, adaptable, and detail-oriented approach.

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

## Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation range: $220,000–$260,000 plus bonus.
- Restricted Stock Units included in offers.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer HSA contributions.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental health and wellness support.
- Commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, and 401(k) plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
- Volunteer time off, global travel insurance, emergency assistance, daily meals allowance, and location-specific perks.

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