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Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Crusoe · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteLegalFull-time

About The Role

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions.

  • Manage the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, including vote threshold analysis.

  • Support the planning and execution of the annual stockholder meeting, including preparation of the notice and meeting materials, proxy and voting logistics, and coordination of meeting minutes and resolutions.

  • 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.

  • Maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records.

  • Develop standardized templates, checklists, and playbooks to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency.

  • Lead 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.

  • Develop and maintain disclosure controls, information governance, and communications protocols appropriate for a sophisticated, well-capitalized organization.

  • Advises on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes for directors, officers, and other key stakeholders.

  • Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable securities laws.

  • Provide backup and surge support on capital markets transactions — including equity and debt securities offerings— from diligence through closing.

  • Aid with disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and KYC requests, and coordinate document flow with investors, banks, and initial purchasers during active deals.

  • Step in on transaction execution and post-closing covenant and reporting compliance as needed.

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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, with a primary concentration in corporate governance, securities compliance, and regulatory reporting.

  • Deep subject matter expertise in board and stockholder governance, securities disclosure obligations, and insider trading compliance.

  • Working knowledge of capital markets transactions, including Rule 144A and other private placements, sufficient to provide cross-coverage for the Capital Markets function.

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Law degree from an accredited law school.

  • Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.

  • Minimum of 4-7 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience in corporate governance, securities compliance, and regulatory reporting.

  • Knowledge of capital markets transactions, including Rule 144A and other private placements.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and business judgment skills.

  • Proven ability to handle sensitive information professionally.

  • Experience in a technology or high-growth company setting is beneficial.

Skills

  • Corporate Governance & Board Support:

  • Stockholder Consents & Notices

  • Annual Stockholder Meeting

  • Board Documents & Agendas

  • Insider Trading Policies

  • Disclosure Controls & Information Governance

  • Compliance with Insider Trading Laws

  • Corporate Policies & Processes

  • Deal Files & Corporate Records Management

  • Standardized Templates & Playbooks Development

  • Securities Compliance & Regulatory Reporting:

  • Securities Disclosures & Reporting Materials

  • Disclosure Controls & Information Governance

  • Compliance with Insider Trading Laws

  • Regulatory Developments Monitoring

  • Capital Markets & Financings:

  • Capital Markets Transactions

  • Equity & Debt Securities Offerings

  • Disclosure Schedules & Ancillary Documents

  • KYC Requests Coordination

  • Transaction Execution & Post-Closing Compliance

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

Pay

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $235,000 - $275,000 + 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.

Schedule

N/A

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

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