Project Counsel

As a Project Counsel at SkyNRG you work on real-world projects driving the transition to sustainable aviation. You’ll handle complex, high-impact work at the heart of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, alongside experienced legal and project teams. This is a role for legal professionals who want responsibility, challenge and the chance to help change the future of flying.

Based in our office at Nieuwmarkt in Amsterdam this role provides hands-on legal support to development and construction of large-scale SAF projects, with exposure to non-resource project financing structures and cross-boarder contractual arrangements.

As part of the Legal & Compliance Team, you will work closely with project teams will be exposed to complex, high-impact legal work across the SAF value chain, while operating as a trusted business partner who balances legal rigor with commercial practicality. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel based in Amsterdam.

• Project Agreements and Construction Support: Support project teams throughout the full project lifecycle (development, financing, execution/construction and operations. Draft, review and negotiate complex projects agreements, including technology licensing, FEED and EPC, offtake, feedstock sourcing, and site, utilities and operations & maintenance. Advise on bankability and contractual risk allocation, including delay, performance guarantees and liquidated damages.

• Construction Phase Management: Support contract administration during construction, including change orders and variation claims; notices, waivers and dispute mitigation; and contractor performance issues. Proactively identify and assess legal risks affecting costs, schedule and financing. Provide legal support on applicable regulations and permits.

• Project Finance & Lender Interface: Support compliance with financing arrangements; monitor and advise on conditions precedent and subsequent requirements, drawdown mechanics and construction milestones, as well as covenants and reporting obligations. Review and coordinate lender consent requirements for material project changes.

• Stakeholder coordination: Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Translate complex legal issues into practical, business-oriented advice.

• Knowledge Management: Contribute to lessons-learned and continuous improvements initiatives across projects. Support the development of internal templates and best practices.

As a growing company in a rapidly evolving industry, we are looking for people who embrace change and are motivated to actively contribute to building and scaling our business. You are comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, take ownership, and thrive when things are still developing.

You recognize yourself in the following, and you have:

• A Master’s degree in Law

• 4-8 years of relevant work experience (law firm and/or in-house) including a minimum of 3 years focused on EPC in energy/infrastructure projects

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines in a fast-paced project environment

• Sound judgement and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a cross-functional project team

• Team player, motivated by collaboration rather than competition

• Ambition to contribute to the renewable energy transition, with a strong interest in SAF

• Fluency in English & Dutch

Nice-to-Haves:

• Exposure to project finance transactions, ideally within a non-recourse or limited-recourse financing structure

• Experience working in or with scale-ups or fast-growing organizations

• Familiarity with the oil & gas and/or aviation sectors

• Prior involvement in claims management or dispute resolution (litigation, arbitrations, or adjudication)

Since 2009, SkyNRG has been a change maker in the aviation industry. We are dedicated to supplying and producing high-integrity Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), making sustainable aviation a reality.

Collaboration is fundamental to achieving our ambition. We nurture genuine relationships with global partners in our drive to make SAF the alternative to fossil jet fuel.

Our in-house team of SAF experts have helped over 60 airlines and corporates reduce their climate impact using the Book & Claim mechanism; the most transparent and traceable way to support aviation sustainability with real emission reductions.

Sustainability is woven into the fabric of our company. We maintain an independent Sustainability Board, which advises the company on feedstocks and provides strategic guidance on wide-ranging sustainability issues. SkyNRG operations are certified against the RSB EU RED, CORSIA, and Book & Claim standards.

At SkyNRG, you’ll find:

• An innovation-driven culture – where big ideas turn into real impact

• Growth opportunities – in a fast-scaling, industry-changing company

• A collaborative team – where your ideas and expertise are valued

• A mission that matters – leading the change in the energy transition by producing and supplying high-integrity SAF

We offer a brand-new office in the heart of Amsterdam, designed for collaboration and creativity. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a truly game-changing green initiative, making a real impact on the aviation industry and the planet.

Besides that, we offer:

• 30 paid holidays + 2 for choosing sustainable travel options for your holidays

• Contribute to a sustainable organization (B Corp)

• Attractive bonus scheme

• €5.000,- dedicated budget every 3 years for professional development

• Commuting travel reimbursement + Lease a Bike plan

• An office in the city centre of Amsterdam (Nieuwmarkt)

• Work where it feels best for you: we offer flexible (hybrid in-office) working arrangements

• Generous employer pension contribution

• Paid Volunteering Day

• Access to our electric company boat (also available for private use), free lunch, and lots of social activities – all part of the deal!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with SkyNRG? Explore our vacancies and become part of our company of change makers. Together, we can change the future of flying.

For more information about SkyNRG visit www.skynrg.com.

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At SkyNRG, we deeply value inclusion and diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair chance, irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.