ESG Compliance Lawyer

ESG Compliance Lawyer

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a global client for an ESG Lawyer (Compliance Counsel) to provide expert guidance on environmental, sustainability, and regulatory compliance matters across international operations.

This is a key role supporting a multinational energy business, offering practical, business-focused legal advice across complex, multi-jurisdictional frameworks.

This would be working out of their office in Saudia Arabia and is ideal for someone looking for a life and work adventure, but still be able to advise and deal with some of the most interesting/complex environmental and sustainability issues globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on global environmental, sustainability, and ESG compliance requirements
• Advise on multi-jurisdictional regulations including climate change, air emissions, water discharges, waste management, natural resources, and biodiversity matters
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance across U.S., EU, and UK frameworks
• Develop and implement environmental compliance programs, including self-audit processes
• Monitor regulatory developments and maintain up-to-date compliance policies and procedures
• Support global operations, subsidiaries, and joint ventures with compliance counseling
• Engage with regulators and oversee commitments arising from enforcement actions
• Identify compliance risks and gaps, and implement mitigation strategies
• Develop and deliver ESG and environmental compliance training programs
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership to drive implementation of legal requirements
• Support due diligence, third-party monitoring, and compliance systems development
• Provide oversight during compliance reviews and manage external counsel as needed

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in good standing in the US, UK, EU, or Canada
• Law degree from an accredited institution (U.S. qualification preferred)
• 6+ years’ experience in environmental and regulatory compliance within a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of global environmental and sustainability regulations (U.S., EU, and/or UK)
• Experience advising on ESG, climate, and environmental compliance frameworks
• Commercial, pragmatic mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High ethical standards and sound professional judgment