Interim Sustainability/ESG Counsel

Job Description

A leading social media platform is looking to hire an Interim Sustainability/ESG Counsel.

This is an excellent opportunity to assist in the implementation and design of a major social media company's compliance with existing and emerging ESG reporting, supply chain due diligence and other sustainability requirements across multiple markets.

Role overview:

• Advise on climate related topics, drafting climate disclosures, and advise on broader climate related matters.
• Review and evaluate the applicability of ESG regulatory developments, standards, and frameworks across international jurisdictions.
• Contribute to ESG- and CSR-related policies, compliance, and risk management systems, and strengthening of ESG governance mechanisms.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to CSR partnerships, employee engagement programs, and vendor agreements with varying levels of complexity.

Requirements:

• UK qualified lawyer.
• Experience gained in private practice and/or in-house environments advising on regulatory, environmental and broader business matters.
• Strong understanding of the key global ESG and business and human rights regulations, standards, and frameworks.
• Experience in preparing climate, modern slavery and broader ESG disclosures.
• Experience with designing or strengthening corporate governance mechanisms and training business stakeholders on complex technical topics.
• Experienced in identifying legal and reputational risk businesses face and making informed recommendations.

If interested, apply for additional information.