Sustainability Counsel: Carbon Markets & Clean Energy

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

Job summary

Salesforce is seeking a Sustainability Corporate Counsel to join our Procurement Legal team and drive environmental attribute transactions, including carbon credits, VPPAs, and RECs, while embedding sustainability commitments into the supply chain. You will partner with cross-functional teams to manage legal risk and deliver high-value, strategic deals.

The role emphasizes leadership in environmental transactions, with JD and US-state bar admission required, and a minimum of five years in

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active license to practice law in a US state in which you reside.
• Minimum of five years of legal experience, focusing on complex environmental attribute transactions, carbon markets, or renewable energy.
• Proven track record negotiating complex carbon agreements, VPPAs, or other sustainability-focused procurement structures.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, negotiate, and manage a portfolio of environmental attribute transactions (carbon credits, VPPA, RECs).
• Oversee and expand Salesforce's Sustainability Exhibit within the supply chain.
• Advise the Impact Team and stakeholders on sustainability initiatives, external disclosures, and risk mitigation with fast-turnaround, business-savvy counsel.

Skills

Environmental law

Carbon markets

VPPAs

AI tools familiarity

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Salesforce is seeking a Sustainability Corporate Counsel to join our Procurement Legal team and drive environmental attribute transactions, including carbon credits, VPPAs, and RECs, while embedding sustainability commitments into the supply chain. You will partner with cross-functional teams to manage legal risk and deliver high-value, strategic deals.

The role emphasizes leadership in environmental transactions, with JD and US-state bar admission required, and a minimum of five years in