Counsel

Summary

Join CoreWeave's Government Affairs team as a Government and Tax Incentives Counsel! This role involves collaborating with various teams to secure state and local government incentives for our data centers. You will analyze statutes, advise internal and external stakeholders on compliance, represent the company in discussions with government officials, and negotiate agreements. The ideal candidate possesses at least 4 years of relevant legal experience, a strong understanding of data center incentives, and excellent communication and problem-solving skills. CoreWeave offers a competitive salary ($150,000-$185,000), comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on state data center incentive programs, real estate, and other government and tax incentive programs
• Demonstrated ability to research and interpret statutes, regulations, rules and related guidance regarding government incentive programs
• Work with support staff to complete, revise, submit and advance government incentive applications
• Demonstrated ability to build, implement and maintain programs to comply with incentive program requirements
• Ability to be the primary in-house attorney on certain corporate projects, including handling multiple matters simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, collaborate with diverse business groups and business partners, and build interdepartmental relationships at all levels
• Advanced problem solving skills to quickly digest a problem, evaluate solutions, and then empower others to deliver
• Experience in project management
• Ability to balance legal risk mitigation against key business objectives and risks
• Ability to manage outside counsel efficiently
• A commitment to professional conduct, excellence and meticulous attention to detail, sometimes under time pressure
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• J.D. degree & membership in at least one state bar (Washington DC, New York, New Jersey, California or Washington preferred)

Responsibilities

• Read, research, and interpret statutes to assist in the preparation and submission of applications for State and local government incentive programs, tax incentives, and others including grants, subsidies, and abatements
• Advise the company’s procurement and supply chain units and data center operations group to ensure the company is using the exemptions correctly to avail itself of the sales tax exemptions and or other incentives
• Advise outside vendors, and the company’s accounting department, regarding reporting requirements to ensure the company is in compliance with data center sales tax exemption programs and other incentive programs
• Represent the company in discussions on incentives with government officials
• Structure agreements with government authorities and negotiate documents to complete transactions
• Manage outside counsel when needed to complete such agreements
• Gain an understanding of the company’s capital structure and financing to ensure agreements are consistent with the company’s obligations
• Work collaboratively to prioritize business objectives and support overall company success
• Support other projects, as needed

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Hybrid work environment
• Remote work considered for candidates outside 30 miles of an office