SkyNRG · 1 week ago
Legal Counsel Projects
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $250K/yr
6+ years expSkyNRG 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. team, particularly for Project Wigeon, which focuses on developing sustainable aviation fuel from renewable natural gas. The role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements and coordinating with external partners to support the project’s legal needs.
EnergyFuelSustainability
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Marleen Hovers
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
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) with active US bar membership in good standing
Exceptional drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills with high business acumen
Legal experience: 6-10 years of relevant, with at least 3 years in-house experience
Industry 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
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
Preferred
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
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%
Company
SkyNRG
SkyNRG provides sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$530.2MKey Investors
APG Asset ManagementMacquarie Asset Management
2025-05-30Private Equity· $340.27M
2023-11-16Private Equity· $189.93M
Leadership Team
John Plaza
President & CEO - North America
Recent News
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2025-06-02
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