Core Scientific
Assistant General Counsel
Core Scientific, Miami, Florida, us, 33222
Who We Are
Bold. Unapologetic. Hardworking. We are building something special. We transform energy into high-value compute with superior efficiency at scale. Today that means powering and securing the Bitcoin Network. Tomorrow, that could also include powering workloads in AI, HPC and other forms of high-value compute.
Core Scientific is one of the largest bitcoin miners and hosts in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value computing rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. Our proprietary software stack optimizes bitcoin mining, pushes firmware, and monitors all aspects of our operations, ensuring we and our customers generate the highest possible ROI on our hardware investment.
But what makes us different from others in our industry? We own and manage our infrastructure. That puts us in control of our operations and gives us an advantage that translates into higher productivity and efficiency. It also provides us with the ability to deploy rapidly the innovations developed by our deep-tech team.
Come join us as we continue our journey and accelerate yours. We seek smart, creative, collaborative minds, who work hard and fast.
Title
Associate General Counsel
Reports To
Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
The Job
The Assistant General Counsel will help the Company navigate legal complexities and make informed commercial decisions supporting the Company’s strategic objectives. This multifaceted and essential role requires superior legal skills, business acumen, attention to detail, and effort. The role requires quick, efficient, and insightful reasoning in various bespoke situations involving commercial contracts, corporate finance and governance, securities, regulatory compliance, employment, intellectual property, and litigation.
Responsibilities
Front-line support of the Company on all Company legal affairs
Draft and/or review a variety of commercial contracts
Manage periodic litigation and dispute resolution matters
Negotiate and develop strategic transactions (i.e., partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, etc.) and manage outside counsel engaged in those matters
Provide legal advice and counsel to leadership/management across a broad range of legal issues
Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to management and proactively contribute to effective legal strategies and practical solutions.
Legal review and drafting of SEC filings, such as Forms 10K and 10Q, form 8-Ks, and Section 16 reports, coordinating exhibits to SEC filings
Assist with corporate governance and management of corporate filings and requirements to meet local legal and governance requirements.
Manage and support the business cost-effectively and timely, resolving disputes and litigation matters.
Provide advice to meet strategic goals, protect business reputation and interests, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Ongoing monitoring of applicable laws, regulations, and policies and publication and training to business colleagues as needed to support the business.
Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/teammates, and leaders across the organization.
Perform other duties as assigned.
NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school required
Active membership in at least one state bar is required
8+ years of law firm or corporate in-house counsel experience required
Industry experience: energy-related businesses in the U.S., with particular emphasis on legal work associated with the development and construction of renewable energy and/or independent power projects
Ability to be a self-starter by working independently to identify and/or complete tasks and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously while interacting professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Intellect and experience are necessary to navigate novel, complex situations.
Ability to prioritize work by setting and meeting realistic deadlines, forecasting, and communicating changes resulting from risks and issues.
Location
Miami, FL
Travel
Occasional travel may be required.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 20 pounds.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some nights and weekends may be required.
Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)
Yes
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