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Crusoe

Crusoe

Legal
San Francisco, CA, USA
USD 280k-300k / year + Equity
Posted on Jul 10, 2025

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated, purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About This Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Construction Attorney to join our legal team. This individual will play a key role in supporting the construction and infrastructure teams by leading contract drafting, negotiation, and execution, while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and strategic legal support across complex construction projects.

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a wide range of construction-related agreements, including AIA contracts, EPC agreements, architect and engineering services agreements, change orders, letters of authorization (LOAs), notices to proceed (NTPs), and other commercial contracts

  • Provide strategic and tactical legal advice to internal clients, particularly the digital infrastructure construction team, with practical solutions to advance business goals and mitigate risk.

  • Support construction financing and loan closing processes, including contract due diligence, execution of key agreements, and delivering related documentation in coordination with internal stakeholders and external lenders.

  • Serve as the point of contact for construction contract lifecycle management, from initial request to execution and archiving.
    Present complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders both in writing and during meetings.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments including construction, finance, project development, and operations to support legal and business objectives.

  • Work closely with the construction leadership team to continuously improve contracting processes and best practices.

  • Manage outside counsel engagements, ensuring alignment with internal priorities, cost-efficiency, and timely deliverables.

  • Maintain organized, up-to-date records of executed construction agreements in the legal document repository.

  • Perform other legal duties as assigned by the General Counsel or members of the construction team.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

  • Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

  • Licensure: Active bar admission in any state.

  • Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in construction law transactions, with specific experience in AIA document negotiations.

  • Deep understanding of construction contract law.

  • Knowledge of construction financing and loan due diligence processes.

  • Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.

  • Strong 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.

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 FSA benefit of $200 per month

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $280,000-300,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.