Senior Counsel, Capital Markets

About the role

The Senior Counsel, Capital Markets will support a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including capital markets transactions, M&A, and strategic investments. Duties include drafting, negotiating, and reviewing transaction documentation, providing advice on deal structuring and strategy, conducting and supporting due diligence, and managing post-closing obligations.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of transaction documentation
• Provide advice on deal structuring and strategy
• Conduct and support due diligence and ongoing compliance
• Partner with Corporate Development and other cross-functional teams to execute transactions
• Support legal and other departments in the management of post-closing obligations
• Work collaboratively to prioritize business objectives and support overall company success
• Work efficiently with outside counsel
• Support other internal legal initiatives and projects, as needed

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and active admission in at least one state bar (New York, New Jersey, California, Washington D.C., or Washington preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant transactional experience, with a focus on corporate capital markets transactions, M&A, and securities
• In-house experience at a high-growth tech company or publicly traded company, with relevant prior experience at a top law firm
• Ability to operate autonomously on certain corporate transactions and handle multiple matters simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders and business partners, and build interdepartmental relationships at all levels, including senior-level executives
• Advanced problem-solving skills to quickly digest a problem, evaluate solutions, and then empower others to deliver
• Excellent drafting, project management, and legal interpretation skills
• A commitment to professional conduct, excellence, and attention to detail under time pressure
• Ability to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks
• Ability to manage outside counsel efficiently

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on sophisticated corporate transactions, capital markets matters, and strategic investments
• Thrive in highly collaborative environments with cross-functional stakeholders
• Practical, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance

Benefits

• Base salary range: $157,000 to $210,000
• Discretionary bonus
• Equity awards
• Comprehensive benefits program (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, etc.)
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)
• Mental wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch
• Flexible childcare support
• 401(k) with a generous employer match

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $157,000 to $210,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.

Schedule

CoreWeave offers a flexible schedule to support its employees' work-life balance.

Company Overview

About CoreWeave: CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.