Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This Senior Counsel, Securities role stands out in the SaaS ecosystem because it sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and public company obligations. CoreWeave’s recent transition to a Nasdaq listed company places securities work at the center of how a modern technology platform communicates risk, performance, and strategy to the market, with disclosure and governance acting as operating mechanisms rather than periodic legal tasks.
For a SaaS focused legal career, the scope signals durable, transferable experience: owning SEC reporting cycles, shaping external communications under Regulation FD, and advising on insider trading controls and Section 16 activity. The day to day cross functional partnership with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, and Communications mirrors how SaaS businesses run, where narrative, metrics, and compliance must align across teams and timelines.
This role is best suited to a counsel who prefers structured accountability and high precision work, while still enjoying pragmatic problem solving with business stakeholders. It fits someone ready to be a primary legal operator for recurring reporting and governance processes, and who values translating complex securities requirements into clear guidance for non legal partners in a technology context.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
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
As Senior Counsel, Securities, you will play a key role in supporting CoreWeave’s public company reporting, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance activities. You will partner closely with the Securities team and cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Communications, and executive leadership to help ensure compliance with securities laws while enabling the company’s continued growth as a public company. This role is ideal for an attorney who exercises sound judgment, enjoys solving complex legal issues, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead the preparation, review and filing of SEC reports and disclosures, including Forms 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Registration Statements, and other security filings.
- Assist in the preparation of proxy statements and help to coordinate logistical matters related to the annual meeting of stockholders and any special meeting of stockholders.
- Advise on insider trading policies, pre-clearance procedures, trading windows and Rule 10b5-1 plans.
- Review Section 16 filings (Form 3, 4, and 5 filings).
- Provide legal support to the Investor Relations, Communications, and Marketing teams on external communications, including press releases, blog posts, earnings releases, and investor presentations, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD, securities laws, and other disclosure requirements.
- Monitor developments and best practices regarding the securities laws and related policies. Assist in developing and delivering training to employees on relevant legal and compliance topics.
- Provide ad-hoc legal advice and support on various corporate governance and other legal matters as they arise.
Who You Are
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned location).
- 5-8+ years of relevant experience practicing securities law at an internationally/nationally-recognized law firm representing public companies or in-house legal department at a US public company (a mix of both would be ideal).
- Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,related SEC rules and regulations, and Nasdaq listing rules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for business teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience in the technology industry, particularly with SaaS or cloud computing business models, is a plus.
Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people and value candidates who bring unique backgrounds—even if you don’t check every box. Here are a few qualities we’ve found make someone successful on our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk.
- You are proactive, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity while balancing competing priorities.
- You exercise sound judgment and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice that supports business objectives.
- You build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate complex legal concepts clearly to stakeholders at all levels.
Why CoreWeave?
About
At CoreWeave, we work hard, have fun, and move fast! We’re in an exciting stage of hyper-growth that you will not want to miss out on. We’re not afraid of a little chaos, and we’re constantly learning. Our team cares deeply about how we build our product and how we work together, which is represented through our core values:
- Deliver Best-in-Class Client Experiences
We support and encourage an entrepreneurial outlook and independent thinking. We foster an environment that encourages collaboration and enables the development of innovative solutions to complex problems. As we get set for takeoff, the growth opportunities within the organization are constantly expanding. You will be surrounded by some of the best talent in the industry, who will want to learn from you, too. Come join us!
The base salary range for this role is $157,000 to $210,000. 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
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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: careers@coreweave.com.
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.
