Project Counsel

SkyNRG•Bend, OR

31d•$200,000 - $250,000•Remote

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.

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

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

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