Legal Counsel, Real Estate Finance and Data Centers

Crusoe • San Francisco, CA

87d • $218,000 - $270,000

About The Position

The Legal Counsel – Real Estate Finance and Data Centers will play a key role in supporting the company’s large-scale project financings and real estate developments. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate Development & Data Centers, the Legal Counsel will lead contract drafting, negotiation, and execution of project finance transactions and real estate acquisition matters while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and strategic legal support across all of Crusoe’s data center development projects. This role will be based in San Francisco, CA, and require being in office 5 days/week.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in any state.
• 5-7 years experience working on real estate transactions and lending.
• Knowledge of real estate financing, equity JVs, synthetic leases and loan due diligence processes.
• General awareness of construction financing and power procurement.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong judgement, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic and high-stakes business environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data center or large-scale development projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and execute real estate transaction agreements from inception to closing, including site selection, letters of intent (LOIs), purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), options, easements, and synthetic/ground leases.
• Conduct legal due diligence activities, including comprehensive reviews of title, survey, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), geotechnical reports, permitting, and zoning/land use matters to identify and mitigate risks.
• Address title matters, property rights, and boundary disputes.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute customer leases and data center service agreements.
• Negotiate and execute power procurement and utility-related agreements.
• Support the AGC in financing and debt raises, as needed.
• Support recapitalizations and other structured transactions.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence for construction loans and joint ventures.
• Present complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders both in writing and during meetings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments including finance, tax, power and engineering, construction, project development, and operations to support legal and business objectives.
• Develop and maintain a suite of standardized legal documents, templates, and contract clauses to streamline negotiations and ensure consistency.
• Work closely with the real estate business team to continuously improve contracting processes and best practices.

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; $300/month

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree