Associate Counsel - Construction

Crusoe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Restricted Stock Units

Paid time off & holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

HSA contributions

Parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Commuter benefits

Cell phone stipend

401(k) with match

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking an Associate Counsel - Construction to support its expanding data center program in the United States. You will partner with delivery teams, design, procurement, and legal to manage contract administration and complex multi‑party agreements.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 3–5 years in construction contract management, and a track record negotiating and executing construction deals for hyperscale data centers, enabling Crusoe to deploy energy‑efficient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor (JD) or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of program or project management experience.
• 3–5 years of construction contract management experience, preferably in hyperscaler data centers.
• 3–5 years of construction management, business agreements, supplier development, or supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute contract and procurement strategies through collaboration with Crusoe delivery teams.
• Lead negotiation and execution of construction agreements for a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Support the administration of the construction agreements by the delivery teams to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Support key contractual requirements for delivery teams, including scope amendments, change orders, dispute resolution, and contribute to global planning and contract strategy.

Skills

JD / legal degree

Program / project management

Construction contract management

Construction management / supplier dev

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

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 the Role:

Crusoe’s Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG) is seeking a Associate Counsel - Construction to support its rapidly expanding data center construction program. This role is crucial in interfacing with construction teams, strategic leadership, pre‑construction, design, procurement and legal teams to support a range of legal needs. As part of Crusoe’s DIG, you’ll be responsible for all legal aspects of building Crusoe’s data centers, primarily in the US region, but also internationally as needed. The position involves working closely with peers, managers, internal stakeholders, and executives of Crusoe and its construction vendor partners.

The Digital Infrastructure Group is instrumental in supporting Crusoe’s mission of aligning the future of computing with the future of the climate by powering digital infrastructure with clean, stranded, and renewable energy, specifically by building data centers where those energy sources are. This role offers the opportunity to be part of Crusoe’s history‑making journey towards accelerating the abundance of energy and intelligence needed for innovation and human prosperity.

As a successful candidate, you’ll need strong experience in contract and construction management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex, multi‑disciplinary projects. The role requires strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and expertise in contract administration and procurement strategies.

What You’ll Be Working On:

• Develop and execute contract and procurement strategies through collaboration with Crusoe delivery teams
• Lead negotiation and execution of construction agreements for a variety of stakeholder groups
• Support the administration of the construction agreements by the delivery teams to ensure consistency and excellence
• Support key contractual requirements for delivery teams, including scope amendments, change orders, dispute resolution, and contribute to global planning and contract strategy

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Juris doctor (JD) or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of experience in program or project management
• 3-5 years of experience with construction contract management, preferably in the hyperscaler data center space
• 3-5 years of experience in construction management, business agreements, supplier development, or supply chain processes

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 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 stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off

Compensation Range:

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $150,000 - $182,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDCORP)

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.