Product & Privacy Counsel

Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation.

Take a look at what we do! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rlt8k71Quqw 

We aim to align the long term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion. Crusoe co-locates mobile data centers with stranded energy resources, like flare gas and underloaded renewables, to deliver low-cost, carbon-negative distributed computing solutions. Crusoe Cloud is a managed cloud services platform powered by stranded energy that enables climate-friendly innovation in computationally intensive fields including artificial intelligence, graphics rendering, and computational biology.

About the Role:

Crusoe seeks a highly motivated technology enthusiast to serve as Product & Privacy Counsel. You will help drive high-profile, cross-functional initiatives across the business involving a variety of complex legal and regulatory issues relating to data protection and privacy risk management, with a focus on the Crusoe Cloud platform. This is a great opportunity to join a growing legal team and to work on novel issues in an exciting, fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to work on many aspects of Crusoe’s business, such as negotiating license and services agreements, facilitating the supply chain, advising on product development, to international expansion. Experience across all of these areas is not expected, but a willingness to learn and adapt is.

A Day In The Life:

• Provide practical legal risk mitigation strategies for cloud products across multiple jurisdictions

  Coordinate with product, engineering, compliance, trust and safety, product marketing, public policy, communications and other cross-functional teams relating to product development, online terms and conditions, and external communications

  Lead consensus building across legal partners and coordinate legal advice across legal issues such as US and global privacy laws and other laws related to cloud computing products

  Successfully advise and educate sales teams and other internal stakeholders on legal processes and provide ongoing guidance and coordination throughout contract lifecycle

  Draft, review and negotiate data protection addendums and other data-related agreements for wide-ranging business initiatives, including with vendors, clients, and business partners.

You Will Thrive In This Role If You Have:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least one US state bar

• 8+ years of legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house experience with internet or technology companies

• Expertise in US and global privacy laws, regulations, privacy programs and industry guidelines

• Experience with launching products and advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space

• Superior written communication skills, demonstrated organizational skills, and ability to manage time and effectively prioritize within a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience collaborating in a multi-stakeholder environment, navigating complex issues, and driving high-impact projects

• Fluency in translating legal advice into actionable guidance for engineering, sales and communications teams

• Ability to calibrate risk, distinguish between business and legal risk, and to communicate the same to business and technical audiences

• Ability to work with IT professionals and knowledge of basic IT terms and concepts

• Knowledge of cloud computing, AI and machine learning technologies

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule

• 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 $250,000 - $260,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe Energy 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.