7+PQE - ESG/Sustainability Lawyer, Global Retailer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Global Retailer seeks an ESG/Sustainability Lawyer located in Slough. This role presents a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing company, focusing on legal and regulatory matters related to sustainability. Ideal candidates will have substantial PQE with ESG experience. The position offers a collaborative work environment and high-quality corporate work.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years' PQE as a Commercial Litigator or Regulatory Lawyer.
• Experience advising on ESG and regulatory matters.
• Ideal for those transitioning from law firm to in-house.

Responsibilities

• Advising on legal, governance, and ethical subjects.
• Supporting sustainability and ESG compliance.
• Drafting and reviewing ESG-related commercial contracts.
• Managing ESG and regulatory matters with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Legal advising

Governance

Ethics

Sustainability

Compliance

Contract drafting

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slough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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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, [emailprotected]