Senior Counsel, Real Estate Development
About this role
The Legal and Government Affairs team at CoreWeave builds a collaborative framework that enables the deployment of hyperscale digital infrastructure projects across the United States. This legal group operates pragmatically to navigate complex transactions while supporting the rapid expansion of a cloud platform designed for AI workloads. As Senior Counsel for Real Estate Development, you will manage commercial real estate deals, oversee construction agreements, and handle land use matters alongside internal development, finance, and procurement groups.
The position exists to guide large-scale infrastructure deployment through comprehensive legal oversight, ranging from initial site acquisition to final operational delivery. Ideal candidates possess a practical, business-minded approach to problem-solving and bring substantial background in negotiating complex real estate and construction contracts. Professionals who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoy balancing legal risk with strategic commercial goals will find this role a strong fit.
What you will do
- Provide comprehensive legal support across all phases of commercial real estate development and infrastructure projects from site acquisition to operational delivery.
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial real estate contracts including purchase and sale agreements and site control documentation.
- Handle construction and infrastructure agreements such as design, engineering, and contractor arrangements.
- Advise internal stakeholders on zoning, permitting, land use, utility, and regulatory matters affecting development.
- Manage real estate due diligence processes and transaction closings for complex infrastructure matters.
- Address construction risk allocation, claims management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution.
- Collaborate cross-functional with development, power, operations, finance, tax, and procurement teams to support business objectives.
- Supervise outside counsel while aligning legal risk management with commercial priorities.
What you need
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school with active admission to practice in at least one United States jurisdiction.
- At least 7 years of relevant legal experience supporting commercial real estate development, construction, and infrastructure transactions.
- Demonstrated expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial real estate and construction-related agreements.
- Practical background managing title, survey, zoning, land use, permitting, utility, entitlement, and related regulatory matters.
- Proven capability to lead real estate due diligence processes and transaction closings.
- Experience advising on construction risk allocation, claims management, indemnities, warranties, and dispute resolution.
- Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel and balance legal risk with commercial business objectives.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting data center, digital infrastructure, energy, or other large-scale industrial development projects
- Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts and professional services agreements
- Experience supporting joint venture or strategic infrastructure transactions
- In-house legal experience at a technology, infrastructure, or high-growth company
- Experience building legal templates, playbooks, and scalable contracting processes
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
- Company-paid Life Insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and Health Savings Account
- Tuition Reimbursement and Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Parental Leave and 401(k) with a generous employer match
- Flexible PTO and catered lunch each day in office and data center locations
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation for this role?
The base salary range for this role is $157,000 to $210,000. The starting salary is determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location alongside a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and benefits.
What benefits are included in the total rewards package?
In addition to a competitive salary, offerings include 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with a generous employer match, paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and catered daily lunches.
What does the day-to-day legal work entail?
Your day-to-day includes advising on commercial real estate transactions, real property due diligence, construction and infrastructure agreements, professional services agreements, permitting and entitlement matters, transaction execution, and construction risk management.
Who does this position report to?
This role reports to the Director, Managing Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Development.