Crusoe
Legal Counsel Director, Real Estate Development and Data Centers
Crusoe, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Legal Counsel Director, Real Estate Development and Data Centers. The role supports large-scale real estate developments and project financings, leading contract drafting, negotiation, and execution of real estate acquisition, power matters, and project finance transactions. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate Development & Data Centers, the Legal Counsel collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide timely and strategic legal support across Crusoe’s data center development projects. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-office presence 5 days a week. What Youll Be Working On
Closing, including site selection, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), options, easements, and synthetic/ground leases. Real Estate Development & Acquisitions: Negotiate and execute PPAs, power procurement and utility-related agreements; review, negotiate, and execute real estate transaction agreements from inception to close. Conduct legal due diligence activities, including title, survey, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), geotechnical reports, planning, permitting, and zoning/land use matters; identify and mitigate risks. Address title matters, property rights, and boundary disputes. Draft, negotiate, and execute customer leases and data center service agreements. Financing & Joint Ventures: Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for construction loans and joint ventures; support the AGC in financing and debt raises as needed; support recapitalizations and other structured transactions. Management and Legal Operations: Present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders in writing and meetings; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to support legal and business objectives; develop and maintain standardized legal documents, templates, and contract clauses; work with real estate and power teams to improve contracting processes and best practices. What Youll Bring to the Team
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensure: Active bar admission in any state. 5-7 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and power procurement. Knowledge of construction financing and loan due diligence processes. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. Strong judgment, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams; self-starter who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments. Experience with data center or large-scale development projects preferred. Benefits
Industry-competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company Health insurance options (HDHP and PPO), vision, and dental for you and dependents Employer contributions to HSA 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 Calm app subscription MetLife Legal Company-paid commuter benefit; $300/month Compensation
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 applicant’s knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and 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 orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Location: San Francisco, CA EEO: Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Legal Counsel Director, Real Estate Development and Data Centers. The role supports large-scale real estate developments and project financings, leading contract drafting, negotiation, and execution of real estate acquisition, power matters, and project finance transactions. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate Development & Data Centers, the Legal Counsel collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide timely and strategic legal support across Crusoe’s data center development projects. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-office presence 5 days a week. What Youll Be Working On
Closing, including site selection, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), options, easements, and synthetic/ground leases. Real Estate Development & Acquisitions: Negotiate and execute PPAs, power procurement and utility-related agreements; review, negotiate, and execute real estate transaction agreements from inception to close. Conduct legal due diligence activities, including title, survey, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), geotechnical reports, planning, permitting, and zoning/land use matters; identify and mitigate risks. Address title matters, property rights, and boundary disputes. Draft, negotiate, and execute customer leases and data center service agreements. Financing & Joint Ventures: Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for construction loans and joint ventures; support the AGC in financing and debt raises as needed; support recapitalizations and other structured transactions. Management and Legal Operations: Present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders in writing and meetings; collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to support legal and business objectives; develop and maintain standardized legal documents, templates, and contract clauses; work with real estate and power teams to improve contracting processes and best practices. What Youll Bring to the Team
Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Licensure: Active bar admission in any state. 5-7 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and power procurement. Knowledge of construction financing and loan due diligence processes. Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills. Strong judgment, analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams; self-starter who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments. Experience with data center or large-scale development projects preferred. Benefits
Industry-competitive pay Restricted Stock Units in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company Health insurance options (HDHP and PPO), vision, and dental for you and dependents Employer contributions to HSA 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 Calm app subscription MetLife Legal Company-paid commuter benefit; $300/month Compensation
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 applicant’s knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and 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 orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Location: San Francisco, CA EEO: Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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