General Counsel

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential seeks a Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel focused on Environmental and Sustainability Policy and Strategy. You will lead the legal and policy agenda around environmental regulation, low-carbon fuels, carbon markets, and sustainability initiatives.

The role requires a JD, active bar membership, and at least 15 years in environmental policy with deep carbon market experience. You will advise cross-functional teams, engage regulators, and influence strategic business decisions

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental policy.
• Strong background in carbon markets and policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the legal and policy strategy for environmental regulation and sustainability.
• Advise commercial teams on the impact of policy and carbon markets on opportunities, product design, and contracts.
• Translate complex regulatory developments into clear business guidance.
• Engage with external regulatory bodies and industry groups to influence policy outcomes.
• Drive initiatives to protect and grow the company's carbon abatement and sustainability value.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Environmental law

Carbon markets

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Assistant General Counsel, Environmental & Sustainability Policy & Strategy About the Company A renewable chemicals and advanced biofuels company at the intersection of fuels, carbon, and agriculture. Industry Renewables & Environment Type Privately Held About the Role The Company is seeking a Senior Counsel, Assistant General Counsel with a focus on Environmental and Sustainability Policy and Strategy. This senior attorney will be responsible for leading the legal and policy strategy in the areas of environmental regulation, sustainability, low-carbon fuels, and carbon markets. The role involves serving as a key advisor to various internal stakeholders and requires the ability to connect policy, law, commercial strategy, and market opportunity. The successful candidate will be instrumental in translating complex regulatory and market developments into clear business guidance and will have a major focus on protecting and growing the company's carbon abatement and sustainability value. Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, active bar membership, and a minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental policy, with a strong background in carbon markets and/or carbon market policy. The role demands a proven track record of advising commercial teams on the impact of policy and carbon markets on market opportunities, product design, and contract structure. A working knowledge of U.S. and international low-carbon fuels frameworks and voluntary carbon market standards is essential. The ideal candidate will also have experience in sectors such as sustainable aviation fuel, biofuels, carbon capture and storage, renewable natural gas, or carbon dioxide removal, and prior engagement with relevant regulatory bodies. The position requires a strategic thinker with the ability to influence policy outcomes and engage in external advocacy. Hiring Manager Title General Counsel Functions