Legal Counsel Real Estate & Construction

Crusoe Energy Systems seeks a Legal Counsel for Real Estate & Construction in San Francisco, CA. The role involves providing legal guidance on construction contracts, real estate transactions, and tenant leases for data centers. Candidates should have a JD degree, active bar admission, and 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in construction law and data center leases. The position focuses on contract management, compliance, and due diligence for construction loans.
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About This Role:

The Construction Attorney will be responsible for providing expert legal guidance in construction contract negotiations, including AIA documents, real estate transactions related to data centers and colocation facilities, tenant leases, and due diligence for construction loans. The ideal candidate will have a robust background focused on construction with experience in real estate law and specific experience in the data center industry.

A Day In The Life:
• Construction Contract Management:
• Negotiate, draft, and review construction contracts, including AIA documents, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and company interests.
• Advise on contractual terms and conditions to mitigate risk and support project success.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve contractual disputes and manage contract performance issues.
• Data Center Tenant Leases:
• Draft, negotiate, and manage data center tenant leases, ensuring they align with industry standards and company policies.
• Address lease disputes and work to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Colocation Tenant Leases:
• Handle legal aspects of colocation tenant leases, including negotiations, drafting, and compliance.
• Provide guidance on lease terms, renewal options, and other lease-related matters specific to colocation arrangements.
• Due Diligence for Construction Loans:
• Conduct thorough due diligence in advance of debt and equity leading processes to ensure we have everything the leaders and equity holders need.
• Help respond to debt and equity holder questions on real estate diligence matters.
• Ensure diligence moves quickly and is coordinated with the commercial teams especially to ensure title is ready for closings on expedited time frames.
• Regulatory and Compliance Matters:
• Stay informed about relevant laws and regulations affecting construction, real estate, and data centers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in all related activities.

You Will Thrive in this Role if:
• 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 and real estate transactions, with specific experience in AIA document negotiations, data center leases, colocation leases, and construction loan diligence.
• Deep understanding of construction contract law, including AIA forms.
• Expertise in real estate law related to data centers and colocation facilities.
• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating tenant leases for data centers and colocation facilities.
• 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.

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 benefit; $50 per pay period

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $220,000 - $260,000. 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.

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