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Legal Counsel, Real Estate Finance and Data CentersCrusoe • San Francisco, CA, United States
Legal Counsel, Real Estate Finance and Data Centers

Legal Counsel, Real Estate Finance and Data Centers

Crusoe • San Francisco, CA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role :

The Legal Counsel – Real Estate Finance and Data Centers will play a key role in supporting the company’s large-scale project financings and real estate developments. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate Development & Data Centers, the Legal Counsel will lead contract drafting, negotiation, and execution of project finance transactions and real estate acquisition matters and while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and strategic legal support across all of Crusoe’s data center development projects.

This role will be based in San Francisco, CA, and require being in office 5 days / week.

What You'll Be Working On :

  • Real Estate Development & Acquisitions

Review, negotiate, and execute real estate transaction agreements from inception to closing, including site selection, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), options, easements, and synthetic / ground leases.

  • Conduct legal due diligence activities, including comprehensive reviews of title, survey, environmental assessments (Phase I / II), geotechnical reports, permitting, and zoning / land use matters to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Address title matters, property rights, and boundary disputes.
  • Draft, negotiate, and execute customer leases and data center service agreements.
  • Negotiate and execute power procurement and utility-related agreements.
  • Financing & Joint Ventures
  • Support the AGC in financing and debt raises, as needed.

  • Support recapitalizations and other structured transactions.
  • Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for construction loans and joint ventures.
  • Management and Legal Operations
  • Present complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders both in writing and during meetings.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments including finance, tax, power and engineering, construction, project development, and operations to support legal and business objectives.
  • Develop and maintain a suite of standardized legal documents, templates, and contract clauses to streamline negotiations and ensure consistency.
  • Work closely with the real estate business team to continuously improve contracting processes and best practices.
  • What You'll Bring to the Team :

  • Education : Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Licensure : Active bar admission in any state.
  • 5-7 years experience working on real estate transactions and lending.
  • Knowledge of real estate financing, equity JVs, synthetic leases and loan due diligence processes.
  • General awareness of construction financing and power procurement.
  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
  • Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
  • Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and high-stakes business environment.
  • Experience with data center or large-scale development projects strongly preferred.
  • Benefits :

  • Industry competitive pay
  • Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
  • Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
  • Employer contributions to HSA accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Teladoc
  • 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Subscription to the Calm app
  • MetLife Legal
  • Company paid commuter benefit; $300 / month
  • Compensation Range

    Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $218,000 -$270,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants 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, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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