Sustainability Corporate Counsel

salesforce.com, inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 173,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Sustainability Corporate Counsel to join the Procurement Legal team, focusing on environmental attribute transactions and carbon markets. You will structure, negotiate, and manage a complex portfolio of environmental contracts while advising cross-functional stakeholders on sustainability initiatives.

This role requires a J.D. with US bar admission and at least five years in complex environmental procurement matters, including VPPAs or renewable energy deals.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active license to practice law in the U.S. state where you reside.
• At least five years of legal experience, with a focus on environmental attribute transactions, carbon markets, or renewable energy.
• Proven track record negotiating carbon agreements, VPPAs, or other sustainability-focused procurement structures.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and manage a complex portfolio of environmental attribute transactions, including carbon credit purchase agreements, multi-party off-take agreements, virtual power purchase agreements, and distributed renewable energy certificate agreements.
• Oversee and expand Salesforce's industry-defining Sustainability Exhibit, helping incorporate binding environmental contractual commitments into the supply chain.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Impact Team and related stakeholders on corporate sustainability initiatives, external disclosures, and risk mitigation, delivering fast-turnaround, business-savvy legal counsel on complex, high-value deals.

Skills

Cross-Functional Aptitude

AI Awareness

Communication Skills

Proactive Drive

Education

J.D. degree and bar admission

Job description

To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.

Job Category

Global Affairs

Job Details

About Salesforce

Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.

Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You're in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.

The Opportunity

As sustainability is a core value of Salesforce, the Sustainability Corporate Counsel role plays a fundamental part in achieving Salesforce's environmental goals. This legal role is part of our Procurement Legal team, serving as a key strategic partner to the Impact Team and Global Procurement Services. In this role, you will help drive forward Salesforce's sustainability commitments by structuring innovative environmental attribute transactions, guiding internal sustainability initiatives like supply chain sustainability programs, and managing legal risk related to sustainability claims and commitments. In addition to executing high-impact carbon credit, renewable energy, and environmental attribute deals, you will have the opportunity to showcase legal thought leadership and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and manage a complex portfolio of environmental attribute transactions, including carbon credit purchase agreements, multi-party off-take agreements, virtual power purchase agreements, and distributed renewable energy certificate agreements.

• Oversee and expand Salesforce's industry-defining Sustainability Exhibit, helping incorporate binding environmental contractual commitments into the supply chain.

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Impact Team and related stakeholders on corporate sustainability initiatives, external disclosures, and risk mitigation, delivering fast-turnaround, business-savvy legal counsel on complex, high-value deals.

You're Our Person If ...

• Education & Bar Admission: J.D. degree; active license to practice law in the state within the United States in which you reside.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, with a focus on complex environmental attribute transactions, carbon markets, or renewable energy.

• Proven track record of negotiating complex carbon agreements, VPPAs, or other innovative sustainability-focused procurement structures.

Even Better If ...

• Cross-Functional & Technology Aptitude: Familiarity with AI and emerging technology tools and a strong interest and aptitude in leveraging AI.

• Communication & Thought Leadership: Exceptional communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting to executive leadership, participating in public speaking engagements, or authoring legal white papers.

• Adaptability & Drive: High autonomy, attention to detail, and a proactive, "can-do" mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love.

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Posting Statement

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that's inclusive, and free from discrimination. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications - without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.

In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including:

• time off programs
• medical
• dental
• vision
• mental health support
• paid parental leave
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• an employee stock purchasing program

More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.