Legal Counsel Projects | Remote, US based

Please note: This is a remote role; however, due to collaboration across time zones, we can only consider applicants who live in and are authorized to work in the Eastern or Central U.S. time zones.

Project Counsel | SkyNRG Americas | Remote, US + Travel

We are seeking a Project Counsel to join our US team at least 4 days per week that is authorized to work in the United States and lives in the Eastern or Central time zones. SkyNRG is a dedicated team of professionals working to materially decarbonize the aviation sector through the sales, distribution and production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) since 2010. We have the largest dedicated SAF team in the world with our Global Headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands. We work collaboratively with all relevant stakeholders, from airlines, businesses, governments, and NGOs to academics, and we do not compromise on sustainability in our effort to bring new fueling solutions to the aviation industry.

Project Wigeon is SkyNRG’s flagship U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiative, focused on building one of the country’s first commercial-scale facilities dedicated to producing sustainable aviation fuel from renewable natural gas. Located in Washington State, Project Wigeon leverages cutting-edge technology, strong regional partnerships, and SkyNRG’s global leadership in SAF development to accelerate the transition to cleaner air travel. As part of the US team, you’ll help shape an effort that supports climate goals and the long-term sustainability of aviation for SkyNRG in North America. As Project Counsel, you will work closely with the US-based team and report to the Deputy General Counsel based in Amsterdam.

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Counsel who will serve as the primary legal resource for SkyNRG Americas and Project Wigeon. This US based role will play a crucial part in drafting and negotiating complex agreements that bring this transformative project to life, from technology licensing and EPC contracts to offtake agreements and RNG sourcing, as well as additional business activities throughout North America.

The ideal candidate is a pragmatic, business-focused legal professional with 6 to 10 years of in-house practice in experience in renewable energy project development and infrastructure, who is adept at issue spotting, synthesizing information, stakeholder engagement, and working with outside counsel in a cost-effective manner, and can bridge the time zone gap between our US operations and Amsterdam headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated legal support to SkyNRG Americas and Project Wigeon, serving as the main internal legal resource for all project legal needs

• Draft, analyze, and negotiate agreements relating to: Technology licensing, FEED and EPC contracts, Offtake agreements, RNG sourcing, Site agreements, Project utilities

• Coordinate contractual needs for the project team with external partners, managing negotiations with counterparties and internal priorities to meet project schedule and desired outcomes without compromising critical details

• Distill complex information to deliver clear, precise and pragmatic advice to business and cross-functional stakeholders

• Participate in project meetings and stay connected to evolving project needs, nuances, and timelines

• Provide general legal support including financing, legal oversight of outside counsel, and other day-to-day legal activities related to SkyNRG US activities

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) with active US bar membership in good standing

• Exceptional drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills with high business acumen.

• 6-10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 3 years in-house experience

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in oil & gas, renewable energy, or infrastructure, including project development, technology licensing, and/or large-scale infrastructure projects.

Soft skills

• Open and commercial mindset with a willingness and ability to learn quickly

• Team player who takes a pragmatic, collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to offer commercially viable alternatives as part of risk management

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and strategic-thinking skills

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement

• High integrity, sound judgment, and discretion

• Able to work independently and learn quickly in an unstructured environment

• Not easily stressed; thrives in diverse and fluid business environments that require adaptability

Additional Preferred Qualifications

The following experience/skills are beneficial for the position to be successful:

• Clear ambition to work in renewables and create real-world impact

• Experience with small companies and start-up dynamics

• Experience in a remote work environment

• Experience managing collaboration across global time zones

Additional Requirements

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Location

This US based role is primarily a work-from-home position for applicants who are authorized to live and work in Eastern or Central time zone in the United States.

SkyNRG Americas maintains a small office in Bend, Oregon, but our US team works remotely from locations across the country. We've built a strong remote-first culture with excellent virtual collaboration tools and practices. While the role is predominantly remote, our team comes together periodically for in-person meetings and collaboration sessions. There will be some travel to the Bend office that will be expected of the individual, with additional business-related travel to Amsterdam and other relevant locations at the company's direction on a case-by-case basis.

Type of Employment

Full-time employment with company benefits available to qualified employees

Expected Compensation

The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held.

Benefits

• Paid vacation (80 hours accrued per year for new hires)

• Paid sick leave (6 days per year)

• 9 paid holidays

• Volunteer day

• Medical insurance covered at 80% for employees and enrolled dependents

• Dental and vision insurance covered at 75% for employees

• Health Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Cell phone stipend

• Personal Development Program budget

• Employee referral program

• Coworking stipend

• 401(k) - 100% company match up to 4%

Why Join SkyNRG?

Since 2009, SkyNRG has been a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuels. The company is dedicated to increasing SAF demand and production capacity for the industry to meet its 2050 net zero commitment. SkyNRG has supplied SAF to over 40+ airlines and 70+ corporates across the world and is now developing dedicated SAF production facilities to support the transition from fossil jet fuel to sustainable aviation fuel.

SkyNRG does not compromise when it comes to sustainability; we are a globally recognized Certified B Corp™, our operations are certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), and we are advised by an independent Sustainability Board, as well as a worldwide NGO network, to ensure we make the right sustainability decisions across all our operations.