CoreWeave is The Essential Cloud for AI™. Built for pioneers by pioneers, CoreWeave delivers a platform of technology, tools, and teams that enables innovators to build and scale AI with confidence. Trusted by leading AI labs, startups, and global enterprises, CoreWeave combines superior infrastructure performance with deep technical expertise to accelerate breakthroughs and turn compute into capability. Founded in 2017, CoreWeave became a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CRWV) in March 2025. Learn more at www.coreweave.com. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The Legal and Government Affairs team at CoreWeave is highly collaborative and partners closely with teams across the company to navigate complex legal landscapes while enabling innovation and growth. The team is pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and deeply engaged in strategic decision-making, with a strong emphasis on building trusted relationships across the organization. ABOUT THE ROLE CoreWeave is seeking a Senior Managing Associate General Counsel, Real Estate  Development, to lead legal and strategic support for CoreWeave’s self-development data center initiatives across North America. This is a leadership role responsible for driving complex “dirt-to-data-center” development projects, including land acquisition, entitlements, permitting, construction, development, deal structuring, financing, and government stakeholder engagement. This individual will serve as a key partner to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including Development, Design, Construction, Power, Finance, Operations, and Government Affairs, to structure and execute large-scale infrastructure projects in a rapidly scaling environment. The day-to-day includes advising on commercial real estate transactions, construction and development agreements, permitting and entitlement matters, financing structures, and regulatory risk management. You will also play a key role in supporting relationships with developers, contractors, architects, consultants, government entities, and external counsel. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: * Provide legal and strategic guidance across all phases of large-scale data center development projects, from site selection and land acquisition through construction and operational delivery * Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial real estate and construction-related agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, construction management agreements, and design and engineering agreements * Partner closely with Development, Construction, Design, Operations, Power, Finance, and Government Affairs teams to support project execution and infrastructure growth initiatives * Advise on zoning, entitlement, permitting, environmental review, and other regulatory matters impacting infrastructure development projects * Support transaction structuring and execution across complex real estate, development, and infrastructure matters * Manage relationships with developers, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, government entities, and external counsel * Translate complex legal and business issues into practical, actionable guidance for cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership * Develop scalable legal processes and frameworks to support CoreWeave’s continued growth and expanding infrastructure footprint WHO YOU ARE: * J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction * 12+ years of relevant legal experience supporting complex commercial real estate development, construction, real estate structuring (JV’s), and related financing matters * Significant experience leading large-scale ground-up development projects from land acquisition through operational delivery * Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating: * Purchase and sale agreements * Development agreements * Construction management agreements * General contractor and subcontractor agreements * Design and engineering agreements * Experience partnering directly with architects, engineers, general contractors, developers, and government entities * Experience managing site due diligence, permitting, and regulatory compliance matters * Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving legal, development, construction, and operational stakeholders * Strong judgment, communication skills, and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment * Executive presence and experience advising senior leadership on strategic infrastructure and regulatory matters * Proven ability to manage outside counsel and external consultants while balancing legal risk and business priorities PREFERRED: * Experience supporting data center, digital infrastructure, or large-scale energy development projects * In-house legal experience at a technology, infrastructure, or hyperscale organization * Policy or government affairs initiatives related to infrastructure expansion * Experience building scalable legal and operational processes for rapidly growing organizations WONDERING IF YOU’RE A GOOD FIT? We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our teams — even if you don’t meet every qualification listed above. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk. * You enjoy leading complex, high-impact infrastructure projects * You’re curious about the evolving intersection of AI, digital infrastructure, and public policy * You thrive in environments where you can influence both strategy and execution * You bring a practical, solutions-oriented mindset to legal and business challenges * You communicate effectively with executives, external stakeholders, and cross-functional partners * You enjoy building scalable processes in fast-growing organizations The base salary range for this role is $177,000 to $237,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).   What We Offer The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include: * 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  * Ability to Participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) * 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 California Applicants California Consumer Privacy Act  Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: [email protected]. Export Control Compliance This position requires access to export controlled information.  To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.  CoreWeave may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.