Description:

About the role:
Crusoe is seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our Legal team as Legal Counsel, Corporate and Securities. This role is essential for building a best-in-class corporate legal function to support Crusoe's rapid growth and increasing complexity.

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Securities, you will be a key player in managing our corporate governance, securities law compliance, and capital markets activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on our company's trajectory, helping to build the legal infrastructure required for the next stages of our growth. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and pragmatic legal professional with significant law firm training and a desire to apply their expertise in a dynamic, in-house environment.

Capital Markets & Financings
  • Provide legal support on primary and secondary capital markets transactions, including equity and debt offerings, from initial diligence through negotiation, signing, and closing.
  • Manage the completion of disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and KYC requests; coordinate document flow with investors and banks.
  • Assist with post-closing matters and ensure ongoing compliance with governing document and side letter covenants, obligations, and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records. Develop standardized templates and checklists to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency.

Corporate Governance & Board Support

  • Assist with the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions.
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, including vote threshold analysis.
  • Advise on company governing and investor documents, including charter, bylaws, voting agreements, investor rights agreements, and right of first refusal agreements.
  • Help build and scale corporate policies, controls, and processes that mature with the company as it grows in size and complexity.

Securities Compliance & Reporting

  • Support the development and review of the company's securities-related disclosures and reporting materials, including periodic and event-driven reporting to investors and other stakeholders.
  • Help develop and maintain disclosure, information governance, and communications protocols appropriate for a sophisticated, well-capitalized organization.
  • Advise on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes for directors, officers, and other key stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Partnership

  • Serve as a key legal advisor on corporate and securities matters to partners across the company, including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and HR.
  • Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.

What You'll Bring
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
  • A minimum of 4-7 years of corporate and securities experience at a top-tier law firm.
  • Deep subject matter expertise in capital markets, governance, and regulatory reporting and compliance.
  • Proven track record of advising companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent business judgment and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme professionalism.
  • A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools (Claude, Gemini).
  • In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus.