Legal Expert – EU Sustainability & Circular Economy Legislation

NTU International A / S; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Legal Expert specializing in EU sustainability and circular economy legislation in Liverpool. The role involves analyzing EU regulations, providing legal guidance for policy reforms, and drafting legal documents. Candidates should hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Law and have a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful environmental projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in EU environmental legislation.
• 3+ years in legal/regulatory impacts in international contexts.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse EU circular economy legislation and implications.
• Provide legal input for policy reforms and compliance support.
• Draft briefs and legal assessments.

Skills

Understanding of EU Green Deal

Legal analysis skills

Written and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or related discipline

Master’s degree in relevant field

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.

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.