Legal Counsel, Power & Energy

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and execute Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), power procurement contracts, and interconnection agreements
• Support digital infrastructure and power teams in negotiations with local utility providers
• Provide legal counsel to construction teams regarding power and energy aspects of data center builds
• Conduct legal due diligence on title, survey, environmental assessments, and zoning/land use matters
• Address property rights, title matters, and boundary disputes
• Develop standardized legal templates and contract clauses to streamline negotiations
• Collaborate with Power Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Tax teams

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar admission in any state
• 5–7 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and power procurement
• Strong understanding of construction financing and loan due diligence
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data centers or large-scale industrial development projects
• 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 (RSUs)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement
• Daily meals allowance and commuter benefits

About the Company

Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that owns and operates each layer of the stack to power the world's most ambitious AI workloads through an energy-first approach.