Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities

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. 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.

Responsibilities

Primary legal point of contact for Crusoe's corporate governance, securities law compliance, and investor and regulatory reporting; Lead preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions; Manage 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 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; Lead the development and review of securities-related disclosures and reporting materials; Develop and maintain disclosure controls, information governance, and communications protocols; Advise on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes; 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; 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

Requirements

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)

Nice to have

In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus

Benefits

Industry competitive pay; Bonus; Restricted Stock Units; 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