Corporate Counsel Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Corporate Counsel jobs in San Francisco concentrate in the Financial District, SoMa, and Mission Bay, across technology, venture-backed startups, financial services, and life sciences. Employers actively hiring right now include Genentech, DoorDash, and CRUSOE. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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 Crusoe
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 the Role
Crusoe is seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our Legal team as Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities. This role is essential for building a best-in-class corporate legal function to support Crusoe's rapid growth and increasing complexity.
Reporting to the VP & Assistant General Counsel, Securities, you will be the primary legal point of contact for Crusoe's corporate governance, securities law compliance, and investor and regulatory reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on our company's trajectory, helping to build the governance and compliance infrastructure required for the next stages of our growth.
This role works in close partnership with our Director, Legal Counsel, Capital Markets. The two positions are designed to provide seamless cross-coverage for one another across the full corporate and securities mandate, and the ideal candidate is comfortable stepping into capital markets transactions when needed. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and pragmatic legal professional with significant law firm training and a desire to apply their expertise in a dynamic, in-house environment.
Corporate Governance & Board Support (Primary Focus)
Lead the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions.
Manage the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, including vote threshold analysis.
Support the planning and execution of the annual stockholder meeting, including preparation of the notice and meeting materials, proxy and voting logistics, and coordination of meeting minutes and resolutions.
Advise on company governing and investor documents, including charter, bylaws, voting agreements, investor rights agreements, and right of first refusal agreements.
Help build and scale corporate policies, controls, and processes that mature with the company as it grows in size and complexity.
Maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records. Develop standardized templates, checklists, and playbooks to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency.
Securities Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (Primary Focus)
Lead the development and review of the company's securities-related disclosures and reporting materials, including periodic and event-driven reporting to investors and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain disclosure controls, information governance, and communications protocols appropriate for a sophisticated, well-capitalized organization.
Advise on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes for directors, officers, and other key stakeholders.
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable securities laws.
Capital Markets & Financings (Cross-Coverage)
Provide backup and surge support on capital markets transactions — including equity and debt securities offerings— from diligence through closing.
Assist with disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and KYC requests, and coordinate document flow with investors, banks, and initial purchasers during active deals.
Step in on transaction execution and post-closing covenant and reporting compliance as needed.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a key legal advisor on corporate and securities matters to partners across the company, including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and HR.
Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
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 4-7 years of corporate and securities experience at a top-tier law firm, with a primary concentration in corporate governance, securities compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Deep subject matter expertise in board and stockholder governance, securities disclosure obligations, and insider trading compliance.
Working knowledge of capital markets transactions, including Rule 144A and other private placements, sufficient to provide cross-coverage for the Capital Markets function.
Proven track record of advising companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent business judgment and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme professionalism.
A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools (Claude, Gemini).
In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $240,000 -$285,000 + 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.
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 Crusoe
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 the Role
Crusoe is seeking a talented and motivated attorney to join our Legal team as Director, Legal Counsel, Corporate & Securities. This role is essential for building a best-in-class corporate legal function to support Crusoe's rapid growth and increasing complexity.
Reporting to the VP & Assistant General Counsel, Securities, you will be the primary legal point of contact for Crusoe's corporate governance, securities law compliance, and investor and regulatory reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to have a direct impact on our company's trajectory, helping to build the governance and compliance infrastructure required for the next stages of our growth.
This role works in close partnership with our Director, Legal Counsel, Capital Markets. The two positions are designed to provide seamless cross-coverage for one another across the full corporate and securities mandate, and the ideal candidate is comfortable stepping into capital markets transactions when needed. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and pragmatic legal professional with significant law firm training and a desire to apply their expertise in a dynamic, in-house environment.
Corporate Governance & Board Support (Primary Focus)
Lead the preparation of materials for the Board of Directors and its committees, including agendas, presentations, minutes, and resolutions.
Manage the preparation and distribution of stockholder consents and notices, including vote threshold analysis.
Support the planning and execution of the annual stockholder meeting, including preparation of the notice and meeting materials, proxy and voting logistics, and coordination of meeting minutes and resolutions.
Advise on company governing and investor documents, including charter, bylaws, voting agreements, investor rights agreements, and right of first refusal agreements.
Help build and scale corporate policies, controls, and processes that mature with the company as it grows in size and complexity.
Maintain organized internal deal files and corporate records. Develop standardized templates, checklists, and playbooks to improve team efficiency and transaction consistency.
Securities Compliance & Regulatory Reporting (Primary Focus)
Lead the development and review of the company's securities-related disclosures and reporting materials, including periodic and event-driven reporting to investors and other stakeholders.
Develop and maintain disclosure controls, information governance, and communications protocols appropriate for a sophisticated, well-capitalized organization.
Advise on insider trading policies, equity transaction reporting, and related compliance processes for directors, officers, and other key stakeholders.
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable securities laws.
Capital Markets & Financings (Cross-Coverage)
Provide backup and surge support on capital markets transactions — including equity and debt securities offerings— from diligence through closing.
Assist with disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and KYC requests, and coordinate document flow with investors, banks, and initial purchasers during active deals.
Step in on transaction execution and post-closing covenant and reporting compliance as needed.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Serve as a key legal advisor on corporate and securities matters to partners across the company, including Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and HR.
Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for business stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
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 4-7 years of corporate and securities experience at a top-tier law firm, with a primary concentration in corporate governance, securities compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Deep subject matter expertise in board and stockholder governance, securities disclosure obligations, and insider trading compliance.
Working knowledge of capital markets transactions, including Rule 144A and other private placements, sufficient to provide cross-coverage for the Capital Markets function.
Proven track record of advising companies on complex corporate and transactional matters.
Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent business judgment and strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme professionalism.
A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools (Claude, Gemini).
In-house experience at a technology or high-growth company is a plus.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation and equity packages
Restricted Stock Units
Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Employer contributions to HSA account
Paid parental leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Professional development & tuition reimbursement
Mental health & wellness support
Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
Cell phone stipend
401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
Volunteer time off
Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
Daily meals allowance
Additional perks & programs specific to location
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $240,000 -$285,000 + 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.
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Who's Hiring
- Genentech15
- DoorDash10
- CRUSOE5
- HARVEY5
- Kikoff5
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Corporate Counsel Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a corporate counsel job in San Francisco?
The strongest path into a corporate counsel role in San Francisco runs through the city's technology and venture-backed startup sectors, which consistently absorb more in-house attorneys than any other local industry. Candidates with M&A, commercial contracting, or privacy law experience stand out in SoMa and Mission Bay, where growth-stage companies staff lean legal teams. Relationships built through the Bar Association of San Francisco and Bay Area in-house counsel networks also open doors that posted listings never do.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in San Francisco?
Companies currently hiring corporate counsels in San Francisco include Genentech, DoorDash, and CRUSOE, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The employer mix skews heavily toward publicly traded technology firms, late-stage startups, and financial institutions headquartered in the Financial District or SoMa.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though corporate counsel work tends to be more hybrid than fully remote, since the role often requires close coordination with executives, HR, and deal teams in person. About 89% of corporate counsel openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote arrangements most common for contract review, compliance advisory, and privacy work tied to technology companies.
How can I get a corporate counsel job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate general counsel role at a mid-size SoMa or Mission Bay startup, where legal teams are small enough that junior attorneys take on substantive work quickly. Law firm alumni who pivot in-house after two to three years of transactional or tech work are competitive here. Seeking contract or interim counsel engagements through San Francisco-based legal staffing firms is another practical route to building the in-house experience local employers expect.
Which industries hire the most corporate counsels in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most corporate counsels in San Francisco are Retail, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. San Francisco's concentration of global technology headquarters, venture capital activity, and regulated financial institutions drives sustained demand for in-house legal talent across all three.
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