Legal Counsel - Lease and Finance Agreement Compliance

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated,  purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be 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:

Crusoe.ai is seeking a sharp and proactive Attorney with expertise in data center leases and financing to champion our lease and finance agreement compliance efforts. You will partner closely with our finance and construction teams to establish and maintain robust compliance frameworks. Your experience in navigating data center leases, ground leases, and real estate financings (both equity and debt) will be crucial as you collaborate with our commercial and construction teams to ensure adherence to key contractual obligations. Furthermore, you will take ownership of developing and implementing compliance procedures for our diverse portfolio of finance and real estate joint ventures. If you are a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Be Working On:

• Collaborate with the finance and construction teams to ensure compliance with data center leases, ground leases, and real estate financings (equity and debt).

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of compliance procedures for Crusoe's diverse portfolio of finance and real estate joint ventures.

• Review, negotiate, and draft lease agreements and finance documents, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, providing strategic legal guidance on real estate and financing matters.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to key contractual obligations and identify risks in lease and finance agreements.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on legal aspects of data center leases, ground leases, and real estate financing.

• Monitor and enforce adherence to contractual obligations across various projects and partnerships.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Licensure: Active bar admission in any state.

• Bring 5+ years of experience specifically focused on data center leasing and financing transactions.

• Demonstrate prior experience establishing compliance programs within a rapidly growing technology or energy company.

• Possess experience working with project finance structures.

• Expertise in real estate law related to data centers and colocation facilities.

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating tenant leases for data centers and colocation facilities.

• Knowledge of construction financing and loan due diligence processes.

• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

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; $100 per pay period

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of $215,000 - $250,000. 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.