Deputy General Counsel, Energy

What Youll Do:

The Deputy General Counsel Energy will support CoreWeaves rapidly scaling global data center and cloud infrastructure offerings for the global market. This role will lead complex commercial power and related infrastructure transactions that enable the deployment and operation of hyperscale data centers and high-performance compute environments worldwide while supporting CoreWeaves growth speed and operational excellence. Although this position will focus on the comprehensive breadth of CoreWeaves energy transactions there will be an emphasis on power procurement.

About the Role:
This position will operate as a hands-on business-embedded legal partner working closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to structure and execute high-impact transactions in a fast-moving technically sophisticated environment. The role will report to the General Counsel.

In this role you will:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to C-Level and senior management on power strategy and transactions and solutions critical to CoreWeaves global data center infrastructure and service offering growth. Advise on energy and power procurement for the companys growing portfolio of data centers sourcing of all energy resources and contracting strategies with counterparties to support high-density compute workloads and data center operations.
• Lead and negotiate complex power agreements and programs supporting CoreWeaves cloud and data center operations including power purchase agreements (PPAs) LOIs build-to-transfer renewable energy and other power generation sources utility service colocation interconnection and other energy infrastructure and development-related contracts and transactions involving the environmental attributes of clean power sources.
• Negotiate directly with utilities energy providers data center operators contractors suppliers and strategic partners across domestic and international geographic markets.
• Partner closely with internal cross-functional working groups across strategic financing commercial data center operations government affairs sustainability real estate and finance teams to drive strategic infrastructure energy and capacity initiatives. Help execute long-term scalable cost-effective solutions.
• Support corporate development and project financing transactions and help to coordinate legal aspects of energy and power procurement infrastructure development global data center construction and ongoing operations.
• Provide counsel and support to Government Affairs and other affected teams to understand existing and proposed Public Utility Commission (PUC) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Department of Energy (DOE) and as applicable international government and agency rules affecting the power sector and data center infrastructure development and their impact.
• Lead the effort in developing and coordinating responses to proposed state local federal and international market energy and power rules impacting the company and its global data center operations.
• Identify and participate in the development of a strategy to mitigate legal regulatory and commercial risks to power availability global data center expansion and operational continuity.
• Manage outside counsel other outside experts and budgets for specialized energy infrastructure and regulatory matters.

Who You Are:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 15 years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department with significant experience supporting complex cloud infrastructure data centers energy and power procurement and large-scale commercial energy transactions.
• Expertise in negotiating power purchase agreements and other commercial energy and power transactions.
• Expertise in and knowledge of State and Federal statutes affecting the power sector including the Federal Power Act Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act and the Public Utility Holding Company Act.
• Knowledge of PUC and FERC rules impacting the power sector and administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Groups including energy and capacity market participation and power markets.
• Knowledge of transmission including interconnection and transmission service agreements.
• Experience with power and energy transactions and regulatory frameworks in international markets (e.g. EMEA APAC LatAm Canada) is a huge plus.
• Strong background in energy renewables electric infrastructure development and utility regulation and their relationship with hyperscale cloud and data center infrastructure operations expansion and global growth;
• Experience with emerging technologies such as advanced nuclear and geothermal and with legislation and regulatory matters affecting such technologies is a plus.

Wondering if youre a good fit We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams even if you arent a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities weve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you wed love to talk.

• Practical solution-oriented and ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Youre curious about how AI cloud and digital infrastructure are reshaping the global economy.

Why CoreWeave

At CoreWeave we work hard have fun and move fast! Were in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. Were not afraid of a little chaos and were 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

We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and provides the opportunity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry who will want to learn from you too. Come join us!

The base salary range for this role is $275000 to $330000. 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 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 weve 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.

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs including:

• 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

Our Workplace

While we prioritize a hybrid work environment remote work may be considered for candidates located more than 30 miles from an office based on role requirements for specialized skill sets. New hires will be invited to attend onboarding at one of our hubs within their first month. Teams also gather quarterly to support collaboration.

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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: .

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.