Senior Legal Counsel, Power & Land

Bitdeer Group

. Lead land and site transactions end to end, including purchases, ground and build-to-suit leases, options, easements, rights-of-way, title and survey review, title insurance, restrictive covenants, water rights and supply agreements, and post-closing obligations .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive transactional experience in real estate development, energy, and infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on negotiating utility and interconnection arrangements. Possesses a practical command of legal agreements and the ability to manage complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

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J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law School7+ Years Of Transactional ExperienceUtility And Interconnection ArrangementsReal Estate Development ExperienceEPC Contracting Experience

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Hard Skills

Transactional LawNegotiationDrafting AgreementsReal Estate DevelopmentUtility AgreementsInterconnection AgreementsEasementsZoning And Land UseConstruction ContractingLong-Lead Electrical Equipment Procurement

Soft Skills

Clear WritingHigh Self-MotivationCollaborative Style

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar MembershipRegistered In-House Counsel Eligibility

Industry Keywords

ERCOTPJMTVAAlberta MarketData Center DevelopmentRenewable EnergyPublic-Company Disclosure Obligations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead land and site transactions end to end, including purchases, ground and build-to-suit leases, options, easements, rights-of-way, title and survey review, title insurance, restrictive covenants, water rights and supply agreements, and post-closing obligations
Negotiate utility and power arrangements, including interconnection and transmission agreements, distribution service agreements, substation and shared facilities agreements, energy management and retail supply arrangements, and related financial security, milestone and energization obligations
Advise on interconnection strategy, queue position, large-load thresholds, study processes and cost allocation across ERCOT, PJM, TVA and the Alberta market
Support site selection and diligence involving zoning, land use, entitlements, permitting, environmental review, utility and water availability, tax incentives, abatements and special districts
Lead land use and entitlement work with local counsel, including rezoning, text amendments, moratoria, variances and public hearings
Draft and negotiate procurement agreements for long-lead electrical infrastructure such as transformers, switchgear and substation equipment
Partner with construction teams on site, power and EPC documentation, ensuring consistent interconnection milestones, energization dates and construction schedules
Serve as legal contact for utilities, cooperatives, landowners, developers, and state and local authorities
Select and manage specialist and local counsel across markets, including scope, quality and spend
Build form libraries and standards for letters of intent, options, easements, interconnection and diligence checklists
Maintain entity, signature and authority discipline across a multi-entity structure
Track purchase options, approval and consent windows, notice and cure deadlines, financial security postings, renewal dates and energization covenants
Support management on other legal matters as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
California admission preferred; attorneys admitted in another U.S. jurisdiction should be eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel in California
7+ years of transactional experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house
Substantial experience in real estate development, energy and power, or infrastructure project work
Experience leading complex transactions end to end, including structuring, drafting, negotiating and closing
Direct experience with utility and interconnection arrangements, including interconnection and service agreements, easements and rights-of-way, and negotiations with utilities and cooperatives
Practical command of purchase and sale agreements, ground and build-to-suit leasing, title and survey, easements, zoning and land use, and related diligence
Experience managing specialist and local counsel across multiple states
Clear writing and ability to turn dense issues into decisions and next steps
High self-motivation and collaborative style
Ability to work with colleagues across Asia and North America, including some meetings outside U.S. business hours
Ability to travel to project sites, utility and regulatory meetings, and hearings as needed
ERCOT experience specifically, or comparable depth in PJM, TVA or the Alberta market
In-house experience at a data center developer, hyperscaler, independent power producer, utility, or renewable energy developer
Experience with construction and EPC contracting, or long-lead electrical equipment procurement
Familiarity with public-company disclosure obligations related to project timing and energization
Experience with Canadian, specifically Alberta, land and power matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

A culture that values authenticity and diverse perspectives
An inclusive, respectful environment with open workspaces and an energetic, start-up spirit
Opportunities to network with industry pioneers and enthusiasts
Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset and AI computing industry
Involvement in new projects and in developing processes/systems
Personal accountability, autonomy, rapid growth, and learning opportunities
Training and mentoring
Equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws