ESG Senior Legal Cousel, Retail

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

Job summary

A leading high street fashion retailer is seeking an experienced ESG Senior Legal Counsel to join its forward-thinking legal team. This role involves providing expert guidance on ESG, regulatory compliance, and commercial contracts, with an emphasis on sustainability and responsible practices across operations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of PQE in commercial law and experience in retail or consumer goods.

Qualifications

• 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 is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver legal and strategic support on ESG-related initiatives.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Support in implementing ESG governance frameworks.

Skills

Commercial Law

Regulatory Compliance

ESG Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Acumen

Job description

ESG Senior Legal Cousel, Retail, reading

Client:

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

1

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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.

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Created on 04/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom