Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development
About the role
Crusoe is seeking a Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development to join our team. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) – Finance and Corporate Development, this high-impact position operates at the intersection of corporate finance and strategic transactions. You will be a member of a lean, growing team and a trusted advisor on some of the company’s most consequential work, including major corporate- and project-level debt financings for a well-funded technology infrastructure company.
Responsibilities
Execute corporate financing and capital markets transactions, including revolving credit facilities, asset-backed term loans, and structured finance, from term sheet through closing, driving deals independently with input and guidance from the AGC.
Advise Finance stakeholders regarding contract terms, legal and business risks, and other critical transaction matters.
Support corporate development/strategic transactions as requested.
Draft, review, structure, and negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements, including credit agreements, parent guarantees, security packages, and ancillary documents, exercising strong judgment on risk allocation and deal structure.
Support the Finance team on due diligence and manage document flow and closing logistics across outside counsel and internal teams.
Support the Finance team with ongoing covenant compliance.
Support entity formations, intercompany transactions, and related corporate functions.
Maintain organized internal deal files and develop standardized templates to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency.
Work closely across multiple business teams, including Finance and Corporate Development, Cloud Sales, Digital Infrastructure, and Commercial.
Present complex legal concepts clearly to the AGC and non-legal audiences, coordinating between outside counsel and internal teams.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in any state.
Significant and progressive experience in complex corporate and finance transactions at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
Expertise in drafting, structuring, and negotiating loan or other financing documentation with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong business judgment, with a proven ability to balance legal risks against commercial objectives.
Strong working knowledge of corporate governance and compliance best practices.
Experience managing multiple high-stakes workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Handling highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost professionalism.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools.
Qualifications
Highly collaborative, low-ego, adaptable team player who thrives working within a small team to learn, problem-solve, achieve shared outcomes, and drive culture.
Prior experience at a startup, AI company, digital infrastructure, or high-growth venture business.
Understanding of real estate transactions, construction / construction finance, and project development.
Experience working with investment banks, capital markets desks, institutional lenders, or investors.