Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

Crusoe • New York, NY

1d • $235,000 - $275,000

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree