Transactional Attorney

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; Houston, 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 As part of Intersect’s Legal team, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex financing and transactional work that enables our renewable energy and data center projects to scale. You’ll advise on project financing, tax equity, bond offerings, portfolio debt facilities, and capital markets transactions, while also supporting data center leasing and M&A. This work requires deep collaboration with Finance, Development, Construction, Operations, Origination, and Trading, ensuring every transaction is executed with precision, creativity, and alignment to company goals. Team Overview The Legal - Project Finance & Strategic Transactions Team supports all financing transactions at Intersect, working closely with colleagues across the broader Finance organization. With five attorneys and three paralegals, we operate as a highly collaborative group where every member contributes to multiple transactions at once. This structure ensures agility, shared knowledge, and the ability to respond quickly to shifting priorities. Joining this team means shaping the financial backbone of our clean energy and data center projects, while also growing your expertise in some of the most dynamic areas of capital markets and infrastructure law. What You’ll Do Guide Complex Transactions • Advise on the structuring and execution of financings—including secured notes, portfolio loan facilities, tax equity, and project-level debt • Support leasing and M&A work, with a focus on data center transactions and integration with renewable energy infrastructure Draft and Negotiate Key Agreements • Prepare, review, and negotiate definitive documentation for financings, investments, and leasing transactions • Ensure agreements align with business objectives while mitigating legal and financial risk Enable Cross-Functional Success • Partner with internal teams to drive due diligence, resolve issues, and keep transactions moving forward • Collaborate with external stakeholders including lenders, investors, and counterparties to deliver efficient, effective outcomes Protect and Advance the Business • Identify legal and financial risks and recommend strategies to address them • Provide guidance that balances sound legal judgment with Intersect’s broader business goals What You’ll Bring • A J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license to practice in the U.S. • 3+ years of experience in project finance and capital markets transactions, ideally with exposure to data center transactions • Strong knowledge of financing structures used in renewable energy and data center development in the U.S. • Excellent project management skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters at once • Strong judgment to identify risks and escalate when needed, paired with the ability to propose solutions • Experience working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues in business-focused terms • A mindset of curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning Total Rewards At Intersect, we care about your well-being, growth, and balance. Here’s how we support you: Compensation: USD $210,000- $225,000 (total compensation includes base salary + bonus) 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 support via Carrot Mental health: Free access to Ginger coaching and counseling, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, pet insurance allowance, and full home office setup Ready to apply your expertise to help finance the future of clean energy and data infrastructure? Apply now and be part of building a more sustainable tomorrow.