Compliance Counsel

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 This Role: Crusoe is seeking a skilled and motivated attorney to join as Compliance Counsel, Risk and Compliance in the Legal Department. This role is integral to the continued development and day-to-day execution of Crusoe's global compliance program as we grow and expand internationally. Reporting to the Global Risk & Compliance Officer, you will support the implementation, enhancement, and ongoing operation of our compliance infrastructure across key risk areas. You will also contribute to our evolving approach to the compliance landscape of artificial intelligence. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented legal professional who can translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly guidance at the intersection of AI, energy, and global commerce. What You’ll Be Working On: - Program Enhancement & Strategy: Support the continuous improvement of our enterprise-wide ethics and compliance program. Assist with the implementation of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and GRC platforms. - Governance & Reporting: Help maintain corporate policies and contribute to compliance reporting for leadership and the Board of Directors. Manage compliance tools, including the corporate hotline. - International Trade Compliance: Support programs for global sanctions (OFAC, UK, EU), export controls (EAR), and import regulations related to our hardware and service supply chain. - Anti-Corruption & AML: Assist with our FCPA/anti-bribery program, including third-party due diligence (KYC/KYB), risk assessments, and internal reviews. - Operational & Commercial Compliance: Advise on global data center operations, including supply chain integrity, geopolitical risk, and industry certifications (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001). - AI Regulatory Landscape: Collaborate with technical and commercial teams to advise on the evolving regulatory landscape of AI managed services and IaaS. - Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, and Engineering to provide practical guidance and support employment or litigation matters as needed. What You’ll Bring to the Team: - Education & Bar: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar. - Experience: 5–10 years of legal experience with a meaningful focus on compliance. In-house exposure at a technology, industrial, or energy company is preferred. - Domain Expertise: Solid foundational knowledge in Export Controls, FCPA/Anti-Bribery, or Technology/Commercial Compliance. - AI/ML Fluency: Familiarity with legal and ethical considerations surrounding AI technologies, including bias, data provenance, and transparency. - Communication: Strong ability to translate complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders. Bonus Points: - Rel