We are looking for a Senior Legal & Sustainability Specialist to strengthen our ESG, compliance and governance capabilities across multiple jurisdictions. In this role, you will drive ESG-related legal and regulatory compliance, support sustainability reporting and help embed responsible business practices into day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor ESG-related laws, regulations and trends across different jurisdictions and assess their impact on the business.
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Provide legal and compliance guidance on ESG topics to internal stakeholders, management and external partners.
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Conduct internal audits and gap assessments of ESG-related policies and processes.
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Draft, review and maintain internal ESG policies, procedures and governance documentation.
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Coordinate ESG-related disclosures and support sustainability reporting processes in line with regulatory requirements.
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Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Impact and People teams to integrate ESG requirements into business processes.
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Design and deliver internal ESG trainings and awareness sessions.
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Support ESG data collection and contribute to the review of sustainability metrics and disclosures.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal, Sustainability, or related field
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Proven track record of developing and implementing impactful ESG strategies, reporting and disclosure in regulated environments, non-financial data management
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Experience in strategic planning, corporate governance frameworks and their application within large organizations, cross-functional communication, including C-level
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Knowledge or experience with non-financial reporting and ESG standards and reporting frameworks and ratings, including IFRS, ESRS, GRI, SASB, CDP, Sustainalytics and S&P
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Relevant work experience 2+ years in ESG or Corporate Sustainability roles in BIG4 consulting - must
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Experience in audit of non-financial reporting and ESG ratings - must
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ESG data management skills (collection, tracking, analysis) as an advantage
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Attention to detail, pragmatic thinking
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Time management, multitasking
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Proactivity, willingness to make changes and improve existing processes
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Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
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Change management skills to lead and support organizational transformation initiatives
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Advanced strategic thinking to align organizational goals with actionable plans
Why join us
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Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
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Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
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Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
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Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
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Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
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Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.
Final benefits may vary depending on the location.