Legal Expert – EU Sustainability & Circular Economy Legislation

NTU International A / S; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Legal Expert specializing in EU sustainability and circular economy legislation in Leeds. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in legal analysis and regulatory impacts. Responsibilities include drafting legal assessments, providing compliance support, and analyzing legislation implications for partner countries. A Bachelor's degree in Law is essential, and proficiency in English is required. This role offers a chance to contribute to significant environmental projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in EU environmental or circular economy legislation.
• 3+ years working on legal impacts in international contexts.
• Ability to draft legal analyses and compliance recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze EU circular economy legislation for partner countries.
• Provide legal input for policy reforms and project designs.
• Support EU Delegations with legal interpretation.

Skills

Understanding of EU Green Deal legislation

Analytical skills

Legal drafting

Language proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Legal Expert – EU Sustainability & Circular Economy Legislation

About the Opportunity :

We are creating a pool of Junior and Senior Non Key Expert for EU-Circular Economy and Water Facility project. Experts in this pool will be contacted during the implementation of the project when the need arise. If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Legal Expert with deep experience in EU sustainability, environmental, and circular economy legislation, including analysis of impacts on third countries, trade, and investment frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse EU circular economy–related legislation and assess its implications for partner countries.
• Provide legal input for policy reforms, project design, investment proposals, and compliance support.
• Support EU Delegations and partner governments with legal interpretations and regulatory gap analysis.
• Draft briefs, guidance notes, and legal assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Law, European Studies, Environmental Law, International Trade Law, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in EU environmental, sustainability, or circular economy legislation.
• Minimum 3 years working on legal or regulatory impacts in international cooperation, trade, or development contexts.
• Experience in drafting legal analyses, regulatory gap assessments, or compliance recommendations.

Skills

• Strong understanding of EU Green Deal, sustainability, and product legislation.
• Ability to analyse legal implications for non-EU partner countries.
• Excellent written and analytical skills.

Languages

• Excellent command of English (required).
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.