Legal Counsel Projects | Remote, US based

SkyNRG • Bend, OR

8d • 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
• 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.

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

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%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree