ESG Senior Legal Cousel, Retail

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is searching for an ESG Senior Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Basildon. The role involves providing strategic legal support focusing on ESG initiatives and regulatory compliance while embedding responsible business practices. Candidates should have a strong background in commercial law and experience in sustainability matters.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE, strong background in commercial or regulatory law.
• Experience in ESG and sustainability matters.
• In-house retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on ESG and compliance matters.
• Support the Head of Legal with ESG governance frameworks.
• Advise on reputational risk and related investigations.

Skills

Commercial law

Regulatory compliance

ESG adherence

Stakeholder engagement

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basildon, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client, a dynamic and much-loved high street fashion retailer, is seeking a strategic ESG-focussed Senior Legal Counsel to join its collaborative and forward-thinking legal team. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the brands legal and ESG agenda as it continues to push the boundaries in sustainability, ethics and responsible growth.

About the role

As a senior member of the legal team, you will provide expert legal guidance and strategic input across a broad spectrum of legal matters with a particular focus on ESG as well as some regulatory compliance and commercial contracts. You will play a key part in embedding responsible business practices into the brands operations and supply chains. Key highlights of the role include:

• Delivering legal and strategic support on ESG-related initiatives, including sustainability, supply chain ethics, diversity, and corporate responsibility.
• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Supporting the Head of Legal and senior leadership in implementing and monitoring ESG governance frameworks.
• Working closely with key stakeholders across legal, sustainability, procurement, and operations to align legal risk with the brand’s values and ESG goals.
• Advising on reputational risk and handling related disputes or investigations.
• This is a commercially focused role requiring strong business acumen, passion for sustainability, and a solutions-driven mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

• 7+ years’ PQE, with a strong background in commercial or regulatory law
• Experience advising on ESG, sustainability, or ethical compliance matters is essential
• In-house retail or consumer goods experience (or secondment) strongly preferred
• Confident working cross-functionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.