Project Counsel

SkyNRG

Project Counsel managing hands-on legal support for sustainable aviation fuel projects at SkyNRG in Amsterdam. Overseeing contract negotiations and stakeholder management within an innovative legal framework.

Posted 5/19/2026full-time🇳🇱 NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on legal support to development and construction of large-scale SAF projects
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
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
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
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal supportdrafting agreementsnegotiating contractscontract administrationrisk allocationcompliance monitoringproject financingstakeholder coordinationdispute mitigationEPC contracts

Soft Skills

strong drafting skillsnegotiating skillsorganizational skillsjudgmentproactive mindsetinterpersonal skillscollaborativeteam playerability to manage deadlinessolutions-oriented

Certifications

Master’s degree in Law