LegalCounsel

LEGAL COUNSEL As a Legal 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. ABOUT THE ROLE 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. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - 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, d