Regulatory Disputes Associate — Corporate Sustainability

Osborne Clarke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive package

Structured career development program

Job summary

Osborne Clarke, London, is seeking a mid-level Regulatory Disputes Associate to join its Corporate Sustainability Team. The role focuses on advising multinational businesses on regulatory compliance, risk, and enforcement related to the circular economy, packaging, EPR, and supply chain due diligence within UK/EU frameworks.

Responsibilities include advising on UK and EU laws (ESPR, batteries, packaging, WEEE), due diligence, and regulator engagement, with opportunities for early client exposure

Qualifications

• Primary focus: Advising on circular economy, packaging, EPR, and supply chain due diligence.
• Desirable: Experience in food and life sciences (pharma/medical devices) or REACH.
• Ability to navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and provide commercially grounded guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on the application of UK and EU laws including sustainable batteries, right to repair, eco-design (ESPR), and the circular economy act.
• Advise on EPR schemes (packaging waste, textiles, batteries, WEEE) and product packaging design/labelling.
• Advise on supply chain transparency and due diligence (deforestation, forced labour, CSDDD, digital product passports).
• Conduct internal and external investigations and engage with regulators in enforcement proceedings.
• Draft and audit due diligence systems and supplier manuals.
• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and market.
• Benefits: Comprehensive package; structured career development programme with early client exposure.

Job description

Osborne Clarke, London, is seeking a mid-level Regulatory Disputes Associate to join its Corporate Sustainability Team. The role focuses on advising multinational businesses on regulatory compliance, risk, and enforcement related to the circular economy, packaging, EPR, and supply chain due diligence within UK/EU frameworks.

Responsibilities include advising on UK and EU laws (ESPR, batteries, packaging, WEEE), due diligence, and regulator engagement, with opportunities for early client exposure