Legal Counsel Director, Crusoe Energy Systems
Corporate & Securities
$240-285k
+Equity and Bonus
Renewable-powered AI infrastructure
Open for applications
Renewable-powered AI infrastructure
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$240-285k
+Equity and Bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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, with a primary concentration in corporate governance, securities compliance, and regulatory reporting
- Deep subject matter expertise in board and stockholder governance, securities disclosure obligations, and insider trading compliance
- Working knowledge of capital markets transactions, including Rule 144A and other private placements, sufficient to provide cross-coverage for the Capital Markets function
- 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)
- In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus
What the job involves
- Crusoe is seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our Legal team as Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & 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 VP & Assistant General Counsel, Securities, you will be the primary legal point of contact for Crusoe's corporate governance, securities law compliance, and investor and regulatory reporting
- This position offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on our company's trajectory, helping to build the governance and compliance infrastructure required for the next stages of our growth
- This role works in close partnership with our Director, Legal Counsel, Capital Markets
- The two positions are designed to provide seamless cross-coverage for one another across the full corporate and securities mandate, and the ideal candidate is comfortable stepping into capital markets transactions when needed
- Lead the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions
- Manage the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, including vote threshold analysis
- Support the planning and execution of the annual stockholder meeting, including preparation of the notice and meeting materials, proxy and voting logistics, and coordination of meeting minutes and resolutions
- 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
- Maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records. Develop standardized templates, checklists, and playbooks to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency
- Lead 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
- Develop and maintain disclosure controls, 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
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable securities laws
- Provide backup and surge support on capital markets transactions — including equity and debt securities offerings— from diligence through closing
- Assist with disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and KYC requests, and coordinate document flow with investors, banks, and initial purchasers during active deals
- Step in on transaction execution and post-closing covenant and reporting compliance as needed
- 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
Our take
Crusoe is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing the digital age: the enormous energy demand of data centres and AI infrastructure. As AI models grow more powerful, they require immense computing power (and therefor electricity) to train and operate. This surge in energy use has put some pressure on power grids, driven up costs, and raised environmental concerns. Crusoe is on a mission to make this process more sustainable by finding smarter, cleaner, and more efficient ways to power the data centres that drive modern computing.
The company started out by putting wasted energy to work. Originally known as Crusoe Energy, it captured natural gas that would otherwise be burned off ("flared") at remote oil sites and used it to power modular data centres. Today, Crusoe has evolved into a major player in AI infrastructure, designing and operating large-scale data centres near renewable or stranded energy sources. It's now one of a handful of "neocloud" companies (next-generation cloud providers focused on flexible, efficient computing for AI workloads). And its facilities are helping tech giants like OpenAI handle the massive computing requirements of training advanced AI models.
Recently, Crusoe has attracted some huge investor attention, tripling its valuation to over $10B and raising almost $1.4B in its 2025 funding round. It's building OpenAI's first major US data centre campus and even experimenting with bold new frontiers. In partnership with Starcloud, Crusoe plans to deploy the world's first space-based cloud computing infrastructure, powered by solar energy and orbiting the Earth by 2027. If successful, this could redefine how and where computing happens, opening up a cleaner, virtually limitless source of energy for AI's next generation.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2025
$1.4bn
SERIES E
Dec 2024
$600m
SERIES D
Total funding: $2.5bn
Company benefits
- Health & wellbeing: Comprehensive health benefits designed to support your overall wellness
- Time away: Paid time off for vacations, family bonding, and unexpected needs
- 401(k) match: Build your financial future with our 401(k) matching program
- Mental wellness: Resources and support for your emotional wellbeing and navigating life's challenges
Company HQ
Union Station, Denver, CO
Leadership
Cully Cavness
(Co-Founder, COO & President)Began their career as an Energy Infrastructure Research Fellow before spending 3 years as a Business Development Manager at Recurrent Engineering and serving as CFO of Sword & Plough. They left their role as VP of Highlands Natural Resources to co-found Crusoe Energy Systems.
Chase Lochmiller
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to co-founding Crusoe in 2018, Chase was a General Partner at Polychain Capital, a Quantitative Trade at Jump Trading Group, and a Managing Director of Algorithmic Trading at KCG Holdings.
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