Legal Counsel, Real Estate

We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. Intersect develops, constructs, and operates the most ambitious power and data center infrastructure in the country by co-locating industrial demand with dedicated gas and renewable power generation. Intersect was acquired by Google in March 2026 and operates as an independent subsidiary. We are developing and constructing multiple gigawatts of energy and data center projects in the U.S., enabling more data center and generation capacity to come online faster. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet. Location & Team Gatherings Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON. We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture. About This Role We are looking for an experienced real estate attorney to join our dynamic, friendly, and innovative Real Estate Legal team. This position will work closely with functional teams across the organization, including Land, Development, Construction, Operations, and Environmental/Permitting. This role is critical to supporting Intersect’s growing clean energy and data center development portfolio. The successful candidate will manage and lead real estate legal support for development projects across multiple stages, partnering closely with commercial teams and outside counsel to help advance projects efficiently while thoughtfully evaluating and managing legal risk. Our Real Estate Legal team operates in a lean, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate is commercially oriented, able to manage a high volume of projects, and comfortable working cross-functionally to solve problems and move transactions forward. Team Overview This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by supporting the development, construction, and operation of large-scale infrastructure projects. Partnering closely with teams across Development, Finance, Operations, and Corporate functions, the Legal team helps navigate complex transactions, manage risk, and create practical solutions that enable business growth. Joining this team provides the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute directly to the company’s long-term success. What You’ll Do Support Real Estate Development Transactions Manage and provide real estate legal support for clean energy and data center development projects across Intersect’s portfolio. Lead real estate legal support throughout all stages of project development, including site control, project acquisitions, late-stage development activities, and related real estate matters. Support M&A and project acquisition transactions involving development-stage projects and related real estate assets. Assist with real estate components of broader commercial, development, and operational agreements as needed. Advance Strategic Real Estate Agreements Lead the negotiation, review, and management of lease options, purchase options, easements, crossing agreements, and other real estate agreements. Evaluate transaction structures and provide practical legal guidance that supports business objectives while appropriately managing risk. Partner with commercial teams to assess and advance development opportunities through effective legal strategy and execution. Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Land, Development, Construction, Operations, and Environmental/Permitting teams to support project execution. Serve as a trusted legal advisor to internal stakeholders on real estate matters affecting development activities. Collaborate across functions to identify solutions, remove obstacles, and help projects progress efficiently. Manage External Counsel and Legal Processes Coordinate with and manage outside real estate counsel on drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and closing transactions. Oversee real estate diligence activities and support transaction execution across multiple concurrent projects. Contribute to the ongoing development of internal processes, workflows, and best practices within the Real Estate Legal team. What You’ll Bring J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law. 5+ years of experience as a real estate transactional attorney in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment. Strong experience with real estate agreements commonly used in clean energy, infrastructure, data center, or related industries, including options, leases, purchase and sale agreements, transmission easements, pipeline easements, and title insurance products. Experience supporting complex development projects, acquisitions, or project portfolios involving multiple stakeholders. Ability to independently manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining attention to detail and strong judgment. Demonstrated success partnering with commercial teams and external counsel to negotiate and execute real estate transactions. Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment. Ability to balance legal risk with practical business considerations and provide commercially focused legal advice. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. An entrepreneurial mindset, collaborative approach, and willingness to solve complex problems across functions. Comfort working under pressure and driving matters through completion with minimal oversight. Total Rewards Total Compensation: $255,000 - $300,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus in USD) Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company. Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year) Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+ Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.