Senior Counsel, Capital Markets
About The Role
CoreWeave is seeking a dynamic Senior Counsel, Capital Markets, to join our Legal and Government Affairs team. If hired, you will support a broad range of corporate transactional matters, including capital markets transactions (public and private debt and equity offerings), as well as M&A and strategic investments. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel - Capital Markets, you will partner closely with key stakeholders, including Corporate Development, Treasury, Tax, Accounting, and Finance. This is an exciting opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-impact transactions in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while serving as a trusted legal advisor to the business.
In This Role, You Will
- Support a range of complex corporate transactional matters, including capital markets transactions, M&A, and strategic investments.
- Draft, negotiate, and review a broad range of transaction documentation, provide advice on deal structuring and strategy, and 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.
Who You Are
- 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 and balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks.
Wondering if You're a Good Fit?
We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our teams — even if you don't meet every qualification listed above. Here are a few qualities we've found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we'd love to talk.
- You enjoy solving complex legal and business challenges in fast-paced environments.
- You're curious about the evolving intersection of technology, infrastructure, and AI.
- You're experienced in advising on sophisticated corporate transactions, capital markets matters, and strategic investments.
- You thrive in highly collaborative environments with cross-functional stakeholders.
- You bring a practical, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving.
Why CoreWeave?
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We're in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We're not afraid of a little chaos, and we're constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
- Be Curious at Your Core
- Act Like an Owner
- Empower Employees
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
- Achieve More Together
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. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
- Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
- Paid Parental Leave
- Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
- 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO
- Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
- A casual work environment
- A work culture focused on innovative disruption