Application Guide

How to Apply for Legal Counsel, Real Estate

at Intersect Power

🏢 About Intersect Power

Intersect Power is a mission-driven company focused on scalable low-carbon solutions for retail and wholesale energy markets. They develop clean electricity and fuels, and are expanding into data center development, making them a unique player at the intersection of clean energy and digital infrastructure. Working here means contributing to tangible climate solutions while navigating complex, high-impact real estate transactions.

About This Role

As Legal Counsel, Real Estate, you will lead the real estate legal support for clean energy and data center projects across Intersect's portfolio. This role is impactful because you'll directly enable the development of critical infrastructure by negotiating land rights, easements, and agreements that are foundational to project success. You'll work cross-functionally with teams like Land, Development, and Construction, ensuring projects advance efficiently while managing legal risk.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing and redlining a lease option for a new solar site, then hopping on a call with the Land team to discuss a tricky easement negotiation. You might also coordinate with outside counsel on a closing checklist, and later join a project development meeting to advise on real estate risks for a data center site. The day ends with updating your transaction tracker and prioritizing tasks for tomorrow.

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🎯 Who Intersect Power Is Looking For

  • A seasoned real estate transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience, ideally with a focus on clean energy, infrastructure, or data center projects.
  • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can independently manage multiple transactions without sacrificing attention to detail.
  • A collaborative partner who can work effectively with cross-functional teams (Land, Development, Construction) and coordinate with outside counsel.
  • A proactive problem-solver who can identify and mitigate legal risks while keeping project timelines on track.

📝 Tips for Applying to Intersect Power

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific real estate agreements you've negotiated (e.g., lease options, purchase options, easements) in clean energy, infrastructure, or data center contexts.

2

In your cover letter, mention your experience with remote work and managing transactions across multiple states, as this role is remote and likely involves multi-jurisdictional issues.

3

Quantify your impact: e.g., 'Managed real estate legal support for 500 MW of solar projects' or 'Negotiated 50+ easements for a 200-mile transmission line.'

4

Showcase your ability to balance legal risk with business objectives—emphasize how you've helped projects move forward efficiently.

5

Research Intersect Power's current projects (e.g., their portfolio of solar, storage, and data centers) and reference specific challenges they might face (e.g., land rights for large-scale installations).

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Emphasize your direct experience with real estate agreements in clean energy or data center development, such as lease options, easements, and purchase agreements.', 'Highlight your ability to work independently and manage a high volume of transactions, as the role requires self-sufficiency.', 'Demonstrate your collaborative skills by mentioning past cross-functional teamwork with land, development, or construction teams.', "Express passion for Intersect Power's mission of providing scalable low-carbon solutions and how your role supports that mission."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Intersect Power's project portfolio, especially their recent announcements about data center developments and clean energy projects.
  • → Understand the regulatory landscape for clean energy and data centers in key states where Intersect operates (e.g., California, Texas).
  • → Look into common real estate challenges for large-scale clean energy projects, such as land aggregation, title issues, and environmental restrictions.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the company's culture and values, as stated on their website or in interviews, to align your application.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you would negotiate a complex easement agreement for a solar farm crossing multiple parcels.
2 Describe a time you managed a high-volume transaction load. How did you prioritize and maintain attention to detail?
3 How do you approach coordinating with outside counsel while keeping costs and timelines in check?
4 Tell me about a project where you had to balance legal risk with business needs. What was the outcome?
5 How would you handle a dispute over a lease option with a landowner who is resistant to clean energy development?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't submit a generic cover letter—failing to mention specific experience with clean energy or data center real estate will seem unfocused.
  • Avoid downplaying the importance of cross-functional collaboration; this role requires teamwork, so emphasize your ability to work with non-legal teams.
  • Don't overlook the remote aspect—if you're not comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule, this role may not be a good fit.

📅 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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