7+PQE - ESG/Sustainability Lawyer, Global Retailer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Global Retailer is seeking an ESG Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer with ESG experience to join their West London team. This pivotal role involves advising on regulatory risks, supporting sustainability efforts, and drafting relevant contracts. Ideal candidates will have 6-12 years PQE, looking to thrive in a collaborative legal environment.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years' PQE as a lawyer, preferably with ESG experience.
• Experience in a leading law firm or advising corporates on ESG matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal, governance, and ethical subjects.
• Support business sustainability and compliance with ESG reporting.
• Draft and review ESG related commercial contracts.

Skills

Advising on legal and regulatory risks

Sustainability compliance

Drafting ESG contracts

Job description

Job Description

My client a fast growing Global Retailer is now looking to hire a 6-12+pqe ESG Lawyer or Commercial Lawyer with ESG experience to join their legal team in West London.

Reporting into the Head of Legal, this is a unique opportunity to join this fast growing, Global Retailer at an exciting time in its growth. You will play a key role in advising the business on legal and regulatory risks and your responsibilities will include:

• advising the business on legal, governance and ethical subjects
• support the business on sustainability and compliance with ESG reporting
• advising on product compliance
• drafting and reviewing ESG related commercial contracts
• work closely with senior stakeholders to manage ESG and regulatory matters

The ideal candidate will likely have 6-12 years' PQE as a Commercial Litigator or Regulatory Lawyer, with some ESG experience who is either working for a leading law firm and looking to make their first move in-house OR you will have already moved in-house, working for a leading corporate advising them on all things ESG and regulatory.

My client would also consider a commercial lawyer who has ESG experience.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a fast growing Global Retailer offering a truly collaborative and dynamic platform in which to progress your legal career with high quality work in a business facing role.

To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kathryn Crosby, [e-mail]