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SkyNRG · 3 days ago

Project Counsel

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

6+ years exp

SkyNRG is a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuels, dedicated to decarbonizing the aviation sector. They are seeking a Project Counsel to provide legal support for their U.S. operations and Project Wigeon, focusing on drafting and negotiating various agreements critical to the project.

EnergyFuelSustainability

No H1B

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

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Renewable energy experienceDraftingNegotiatingStakeholder engagementAnalytical skillsTeam playerCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinkingProblem-solving

Required

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

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

Must have at least 3-4 years of experience with renewable energy project development, technology licensing, and/or infrastructure (renewables, oil & gas)

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

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

Based in Eastern or Central time zone location (to accommodate collaboration with Amsterdam office hours)