Legal Counsel, Crusoe Energy Systems

• The successful candidate will be a law graduate with 5+ years of experience in corporate law or contracts, particularly including working across business, procurement and legal teams on vendor services and supply agreements, purchase orders, and confidentiality agreements
• While not required, experience with real estate development and infrastructure projects, renewable development and construction agreements is extremely helpful as well
• Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience in corporate law or contracts, with a focus on commercial agreements (e.g., equipment purchase agreements, services agreements, leases)
• Industry Experience: Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is strongly preferred
• Legal & Analytical Expertise: Proven ability to analyze complex legal issues, identify solutions, and communicate them effectively
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Bar Admission: Active and in good standing with the applicable State Bar
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with energy, infrastructure, or technology industries is a plus

Desirable

• Crusoe is seeking a motivated, practical and solution-oriented attorney to review, draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements
• This position is part of the Legal team
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including equipment purchase agreements, consulting agreements, master services agreements, leases, energy supply agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide sound legal advice on a range of legal and business issues
• Risk Mitigation: Analyze and mitigate legal and commercial risks associated with business transactions
• Legal Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with business stakeholders (e.g., procurement, engineering, finance) to understand their needs and translate them into clear and concise legal terms
• Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, customers, and legal counsel
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential legal issues
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-lawyers in a clear and concise manner
• Internal & External Coordination: Interact with colleagues across various departments, including procurement, engineering, finance, and operations. Engage with external counsel and vendors as needed
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and improvement of internal legal processes and procedures
• Contract Template & Playbook Development: Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks
• Team Training & Development: Conduct training sessions for business teams on contract-related matters
• Innovation & Efficiency: Drive efficiency and innovation within the Legal department