Senior Counsel, Real Estate Development

Coreweave; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 157,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

CoreWeave is seeking a Senior Counsel, Real Estate Development, to support complex real estate development, construction, and infrastructure transactions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. You will collaborate with Development, Finance, Tax, and Procurement teams to advance hyperscale data center projects across the United States.

The role requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited school and 7+ years of applicable experience, with a focus on lease negotiations, development agreements,

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and active admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience supporting commercial real estate development, construction, and infrastructure transactions.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial real estate agreements and construction-related agreements.
• Experience managing title, survey, zoning, land use, permitting, utility, entitlement, and related regulatory matters.
• Experience leading real estate due diligence processes and transaction closings.
• Experience advising on construction risk allocation, claims management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution matters.
• Ability to manage outside counsel and balance legal risk with commercial business objectives.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with development, finance, operations, tax, and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across all phases of commercial real estate development and infrastructure projects, from site acquisition through construction and operational delivery.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements, including purchase/sale, development, and site control documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction and infrastructure agreements, including design/engineering, construction management, and contractor agreements.
• Advise on zoning, permitting, entitlement, land use, utility, and other regulatory matters impacting infrastructure development.
• Support transaction execution, due diligence, and closing processes across complex real estate and infrastructure matters.
• Advise on construction risk allocation, delays, claims management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution matters.
• Partner cross-functionally with Development, Power, Operations, Finance, Tax, Procurement, and external stakeholders to support deployment and objectives.
• Manage outside counsel while balancing legal risk and commercial priorities.
• Help develop scalable legal templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to support CoreWeave’s growth.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Negotiation

Due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Managing outside counsel

Contract drafting

Transaction closings

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com.

The Legal and Government Affairs team at CoreWeave is highly collaborative and partners closely with teams across the company to navigate complex legal landscapes while enabling innovation and growth. We are pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and deeply engaged in strategic decision-making, with a strong emphasis on building trusted relationships across the organization. As Senior Counsel, Real Estate Development, you will serve as a key legal partner supporting the development and expansion of hyperscale digital infrastructure projects across the United States. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and are eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director, Managing Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Development, you will support complex real estate development, construction, and infrastructure transactions across the company’s expanding global data center portfolio. You will partner closely with stakeholders across Development, Construction, Data Center Operations, Finance, Tax, and Procurement to advance large-scale infrastructure projects in a rapidly scaling environment.

In This Role, You Will

• Provide legal support across all phases of commercial real estate development and infrastructure projects, from site acquisition through construction and operational delivery.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, and site control documentation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction and infrastructure agreements, including design and engineering agreements, construction management agreements, and contractor agreements.
• Advise on zoning, permitting, entitlement, land use, utility, and other regulatory matters impacting infrastructure development projects.
• Support transaction execution, due diligence, and closing processes across complex real estate and infrastructure matters.
• Advise on construction risk allocation, delays, claims management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution matters.
• Partner cross-functionally with Development, Power, Operations, Finance, Tax, Procurement, and external stakeholders to support infrastructure deployment and business objectives.
• Manage outside counsel while balancing legal risk and commercial priorities.
• Help develop scalable legal templates, playbooks, and contracting processes to support CoreWeave’s continued growth.

Who You Are

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience supporting commercial real estate development, construction, and infrastructure transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial real estate agreements and construction-related agreements.
• Experience managing title, survey, zoning, land use, permitting, utility, entitlement, and related regulatory matters.
• Experience leading real estate due diligence processes and transaction closings.
• Experience advising on construction risk allocation, claims management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution matters.
• Ability to manage outside counsel and balance legal risk with commercial business objectives.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with development, finance, operations, tax, and procurement teams.
• Strong judgment, communication skills, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience supporting data center, digital infrastructure, energy, or other large-scale industrial development projects.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and professional services agreements
• Experience supporting joint venture or strategic infrastructure transactions.
• In-house legal experience at a technology, infrastructure, or high-growth company.
• Experience building legal templates, playbooks, and scalable contracting processes.
• Familiarity with utility agreements and power infrastructure matters.

Wondering if You’re a Good Fit?

We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our teams — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed above. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.

• You enjoy solving complex legal and business challenges in fast-paced environments.
• You’re curious about the evolving intersection of technology, infrastructure, and AI.
• You’re experienced in navigating sophisticated commercial real estate and development transactions.
• You thrive in highly collaborative environments with cross-functional stakeholders.
• You bring a practical, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving.

Why CoreWeave?

About

At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:

• Be Curious at Your Core
• Act Like an Owner
• Empower Employees
• Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
• Achieve More Together

The base salary range for this role is $157,000 to $245,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

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Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [e-mail].

Export Control Compliance

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

• 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.
• 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.