Sustainability Counsel

Axiom; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Axiom is seeking ESG Attorneys to advise on sustainability, ESG, and climate-related legal risks for top Fortune 500 clients. You will support ESG reporting and ensure alignment with evolving global standards.

You will partner with compliance, finance, and operations to embed sustainability into governance and strategy, and monitor regulatory developments to translate them into actionable guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and in good standing as an attorney in at least one US jurisdiction.
• 7+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental, or corporate governance law (law firm or in-house).
• Strong familiarity with ESG frameworks and regulations (e.g., SEC climate rules, CSRD, SASB/ISSB, TCFD).
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise business units on sustainability, ESG, and climate-related legal risks, including regulatory compliance and disclosures.
• Support ESG reporting (e.g., SEC, CSRD, TCFD) and ensure alignment with evolving global standards.
• Partner with compliance, finance, and operations to embed sustainability into corporate governance and strategy.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments on climate, human rights, and supply chain due diligence, and translate them into actionable guidance.

Skills

ESG/Sustainability Law

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Legal research

Education

Licensed attorney in at least one US jurisdiction

Job description

We are currently seeking ESG Attorneys to work with our top F500 clients.

Join Our Team at Axiom

Responsibilities:

• Advise business units on sustainability, ESG, and climate-related legal risks, including regulatory compliance and disclosures


• Support ESG reporting (e.g., SEC, CSRD, TCFD) and ensure alignment with evolving global standards


• Partner with compliance, finance, and operations to embed sustainability into corporate governance and strategy


• Monitor legal and regulatory developments on climate, human rights, and supply chain due diligence, and translate them into actionable guidance

Qualifications:

• Licensed and good standing as an attorney in at least one U.S. jurisdiction


• 7+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental, or corporate governance law (law firm or in-house)


• Strong familiarity with ESG frameworks and regulations (e.g., SEC climate rules, CSRD, SASB/ISSB, TCFD)


• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders

Compensation:

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year.Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom:

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life.

Learn more about life at Axiom

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best inclass alterative legal services.

Diversityis core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender identity status, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please [e-mail].

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.