Senior Counsel, Real Estate, Construction & Dev... @ CoreWeave
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About CoreWeave
CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. With a growing footprint of data centers across the US and Europe and ranked as one of TIME100 most influential companies of 2024, CoreWeave offers career-defining opportunities in a dynamic environment.
About the Role
As the Senior Counsel, Real Estate, Construction & Development, you will be a seasoned real estate attorney specializing in commercial real estate transactions, particularly for data center development and construction. Reporting to the Lead Counsel, Commercial Leasing and Real Estate Development, you will work closely with various internal teams and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Real Estate Development, Construction & Design: Draft, negotiate, and manage construction and development agreements including AIA forms and custom contracts.
- Lead due diligence for title, surveys, zoning, permitting, and entitlements.
- Advise on insurance, warranty terms and risk mitigation strategies.
- Oversee design and construction disputes and coordinate with municipalities and consultants.
- Real Estate Transactions: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ground leases, and related documents.
- Evaluate acquisition risks and structure deals, maintaining a library of form agreements.
- Due Diligence & Portfolio Management: Oversee legal due diligence for real estate acquisitions and coordinate with stakeholders.
Why CoreWeave?
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast. Our culture is built on curiosity, ownership, empowerment, excellent client experiences, and teamwork. As we experience hyper-growth, you will be joining one of the best talents in the industry while having significant impact and learning opportunities.
Experience & Qualifications
- J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar (NY, NJ, CA, WA, or DC preferred).
- 7+ years of legal experience in real estate development and construction law.
- Experience in commercial real estate transactions, particularly for data centers.
- Skilled in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex legal agreements.
- Experience with AIA and other industry-standard contracts and familiarity with municipal planning codes.
What We Offer
CoreWeave provides a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program, including health insurances, 401(k) with match, flexible PTO, catered lunch, and more. The role offers a hybrid work environment with onboarding at one of our hubs.
Key skills/competency
Senior Counsel, Real Estate, Construction, Data Centers, Due Diligence, AIA, Negotiation, Legal Drafting, Regulatory Compliance, Transaction Management
How to Get Hired at CoreWeave
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight legal transaction experience and real estate expertise.
- Research CoreWeave: Understand their culture, tech focus, and growth trajectory.
- Emphasize negotiation skills: Demonstrate experience in drafting complex contracts.
- Showcase due diligence: Detail your experience with regulatory compliance and risk management.