Global Risk

Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We're crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability.

Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that's setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role:

Crusoe is seeking a dynamic and experienced attorney to join our Legal team as Global Risk & Compliance. This is a critical leadership role responsible for maturing and scaling Crusoe's global compliance program to support our continued growth and international expansion.

Reporting to the VP & Associate General Counsel, Technology & Risk, you will own the strategic evolution of our compliance infrastructure. This role will also be pivotal in shaping our approach to the novel and evolving compliance landscape of artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated legal professional who excels at both high-level strategy and detailed execution. You will be responsible for enhancing existing policies, implementing sophisticated systems, and managing key risk areas across the enterprise. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a vital function and have a direct impact on our operations at the intersection of technology, energy, and global commerce.

This role will be based in San Francisco, CA, and required to be in office 5 days/week.

What You'll Be Working On:

• Program Enhancement & Strategy:

• Lead the maturation of Crusoe's enterprise-wide ethics/compliance program, driving initiatives to enhance its effectiveness and scalability.

• Manage the evaluation and implementation of an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) / Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform to upgrade our capabilities.
• Review, refine, and draft corporate policies and procedures to ensure they remain best-in-class and aligned with business objectives.
• Assist with managing the compliance governance and reporting structure, providing clear and concise updates to executive leadership.
• Evolve and deliver our compliance training program for employees and stakeholders globally.

• Substantive Compliance Management:

• AI Governance & Privacy: Serve as a legal subject matter expert on AI, advising on risks across the full lifecycle of AI development and deployment. You will monitor the evolving global regulatory landscape (e.g., EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF) and translate complex requirements into actionable guidance. This includes developing policies for the company's internal use of AI, addressing risks related to providing AI managed services and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and managing AI-related IP and data provenance challenges.

• International Trade: Oversee and enhance our compliance program for sanctions (OFAC, UK, EU), export controls (EAR), and import regulations to support our global hardware and service supply chain.
• Anti-Corruption & AML: Manage our FCPA/anti-bribery program, including the continuous improvement of third-party due diligence processes (KYC/KYB), risk assessments, and internal investigations.
• Operational & Commercial Compliance: Advise on compliance matters related to our global data center operations and physical infrastructure. Provide expert guidance on supply chain integrity, geopolitical risk, industry certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001), and the compliance aspects of commercial agreements and SLAs.

• Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Serve as the Legal team's key advisor on ethics and compliance, working closely with Finance, Procurement, Sales, HR, Operations, and Engineering.

• Partner with Crusoe's technical, security, and commercial teams to build a cohesive risk management framework, specifically advising on the complex regulatory landscape of providing AI managed services and IaaS.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• A minimum of years of legal experience focused on compliance, with significant time spent in-house at a technology, industrial, or energy company.
• A proven track record of enhancing and scaling a global compliance program at a high-growth company.
• Deep subject matter expertise in: Export Controls; FCPA/Anti-Bribery; and Technology/Commercial Compliance.
• Demonstrated experience advising on the legal and ethical implications of AI/ML technologies, including issues of bias, data provenance, and transparency.
• Experience with GRC/ERM software platforms.
• Exceptional ability to operate both strategically and operationally, with a talent for translating complex regulations into practical business solutions.
• Excellent business judgment and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the technology, energy, or industrial infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, CAMS, CIPP) are a plus.

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; $300/month

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $218,000-$275,000 + Bonus. 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 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.