Application Guide

How to Apply for Deputy General Counsel, Real Estate - Battery Storage

at Plus Power

🏢 About Plus Power

Plus Power is a mission-driven leader in the battery energy storage sector, dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean, resilient grid. Working here means joining a team that values innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, with the flexibility of a remote-first culture.

About This Role

This role is pivotal in driving the company's growth by leading real estate legal strategy for utility-scale battery storage projects. You'll oversee site acquisition, negotiate critical agreements, and mentor junior counsel, directly impacting project timelines and financing success.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing title commitments for a new site in Texas, followed by a call with the development team to resolve a survey issue. After lunch, you'd negotiate an option agreement with a landowner while mentoring a junior attorney on easement clauses, then wrap up by reviewing closing documents for a financing milestone.

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🎯 Who Plus Power Is Looking For

  • A seasoned real estate attorney with 3-5 years of renewable energy project experience, specifically in utility-scale solar, wind, or battery storage.
  • Expert in drafting and negotiating complex real property agreements (options, PSAs, leases, easements) and resolving title/survey issues for energy projects.
  • Proven ability to manage external counsel and mentor junior attorneys, with a collaborative mindset and business acumen.
  • Comfortable working remotely across time zones, with strong communication skills to align cross-functional teams including development, finance, and engineering.

📝 Tips for Applying to Plus Power

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific renewable energy real estate transactions, noting project size (MW) and deal complexity.

2

In your cover letter, mention your experience with tax equity or project financings, as this is critical for Plus Power's capital structure.

3

Demonstrate your ability to mentor by including examples of training junior attorneys or leading teams in previous roles.

4

Research Plus Power's project pipeline and articulate how your experience aligns with their current and planned developments.

5

Avoid generic language; use industry terms like 'site control,' 'interconnection,' and 'PPA' to show domain expertise.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Highlight your specific experience with utility-scale renewable energy real estate, including project sizes and types (battery storage preferred).', 'Emphasize your role in financing transactions (tax equity, debt) and how your legal work supported project bankability.', 'Showcase your leadership skills, particularly mentoring or managing teams and external counsel.', "Convey enthusiasm for Plus Power's mission and your understanding of the unique legal challenges in battery storage vs. other renewables."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Plus Power's project portfolio on their website, noting the geographic spread and stage of development.
  • → Understand the fundamentals of battery storage project financing, including tax equity structures like the Investment Tax Credit.
  • → Read recent news about Plus Power's partnerships or projects, e.g., with utilities or off-takers.
  • → Familiarize yourself with key regulatory bodies (FERC, state PUCs) and how their policies affect battery storage real estate.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a complex title or survey issue you resolved on a renewable energy project.
2 How do you prioritize competing legal demands across multiple projects in different stages of development?
3 Describe a time you mentored a junior attorney; what approach did you take and what was the outcome?
4 How do you stay current with changing regulations and market trends in the battery storage industry?
5 What strategies do you use to manage external counsel effectively while controlling costs?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't focus solely on traditional commercial real estate without connecting it to energy projects; emphasize renewable-specific experience.
  • Avoid being vague about your role in transactions; quantify your contributions (e.g., 'negotiated 20+ easements for a 200MW project').
  • Don't neglect to mention your ability to work remotely and manage time zone differences, as the team is distributed.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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