Legal Counsel, Power & Energy
Crusoe Energy Systems LLC, San Francisco, CA, United States
Crusoe is on a mission to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. As the only vertically integrated AI infrastructure company built from the ground up, we own and operate each layer of the stack — from electrons to tokens — to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads. When you join Crusoe, you join a team that is building the future, faster.
We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About This Role The Legal Counsel, Power & Energy will play a key role in supporting the company’s large-scale real estate developments and project financings. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate, you will lead contract drafting, negotiation, and the execution of real estate acquisitions, power matters, and project finance transactions.
This role is a high-impact position that sits at the intersection of energy infrastructure and digital development. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and strategic legal support across all of Crusoe’s data center projects. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires being in-office 5 days/week.
What You’ll Be Working On
Energy Infrastructure & Utilities:
Negotiate and execute
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) , power procurement contracts, interconnection agreements, and other utility-related documents.
Utility Relations:
Support the digital infrastructure and power teams in direct interactions and negotiations with local utility providers.
Construction Support:
Provide specialized legal counsel to the construction team regarding the power and energy-related aspects of data center builds.
Real Estate Due Diligence:
Conduct comprehensive legal reviews of title, survey, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), geotechnical reports, planning, and zoning/land use matters to mitigate development risks.
Property Rights:
Proactively address title matters, property rights, and boundary disputes to ensure unencumbered project development.
Legal Operations:
Develop and maintain a suite of standardized legal templates and contract clauses to streamline negotiations and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
Cross-Functional Partnership:
Collaborate with Power Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Tax to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business objectives.
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:
5–7 years of experience working on real estate acquisitions and power procurement.
Finance Knowledge:
Strong understanding of construction financing and loan due diligence processes.
Technical Skills:
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills with the ability to manage high-stakes business environments independently.
Sector Expertise:
Experience with
data centers
or large-scale industrial development projects is strongly preferred.
Bonus Points
Direct experience negotiating with major RTOs/ISOs (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT).
Familiarity with energy-related tax credits or government incentive programs.
Previous in-house experience at a renewable energy or infrastructure company.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipenda
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $218,000 -$273,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compenasation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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.
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We're in the midst of the greatest industrial revolution of our time. The demand for AI compute is boundless, and power is a bottleneck. We're solving that — with an energy-first approach that makes AI infrastructure better for the world and faster for the people innovating with AI.
We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services.
If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.
About This Role The Legal Counsel, Power & Energy will play a key role in supporting the company’s large-scale real estate developments and project financings. Reporting directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate, you will lead contract drafting, negotiation, and the execution of real estate acquisitions, power matters, and project finance transactions.
This role is a high-impact position that sits at the intersection of energy infrastructure and digital development. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely and strategic legal support across all of Crusoe’s data center projects. This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires being in-office 5 days/week.
What You’ll Be Working On
Energy Infrastructure & Utilities:
Negotiate and execute
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) , power procurement contracts, interconnection agreements, and other utility-related documents.
Utility Relations:
Support the digital infrastructure and power teams in direct interactions and negotiations with local utility providers.
Construction Support:
Provide specialized legal counsel to the construction team regarding the power and energy-related aspects of data center builds.
Real Estate Due Diligence:
Conduct comprehensive legal reviews of title, survey, environmental assessments (Phase I/II), geotechnical reports, planning, and zoning/land use matters to mitigate development risks.
Property Rights:
Proactively address title matters, property rights, and boundary disputes to ensure unencumbered project development.
Legal Operations:
Develop and maintain a suite of standardized legal templates and contract clauses to streamline negotiations and ensure consistency across the portfolio.
Cross-Functional Partnership:
Collaborate with Power Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Tax to translate complex legal concepts into actionable business objectives.
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:
5–7 years of experience working on real estate acquisitions and power procurement.
Finance Knowledge:
Strong understanding of construction financing and loan due diligence processes.
Technical Skills:
Excellent negotiation and drafting skills with the ability to manage high-stakes business environments independently.
Sector Expertise:
Experience with
data centers
or large-scale industrial development projects is strongly preferred.
Bonus Points
Direct experience negotiating with major RTOs/ISOs (e.g., PJM, MISO, ERCOT).
Familiarity with energy-related tax credits or government incentive programs.
Previous in-house experience at a renewable energy or infrastructure company.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipenda
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $218,000 -$273,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compenasation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, 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.
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