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ESG Senior Legal Cousel, Retail, northampton
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Location:
northampton, United Kingdom
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Other
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Yes
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Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
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Job Description:
Our client, a dynamic and much-loved high street fashion retailer, is seeking a strategic ESG-focussed Senior Legal Counsel to join its collaborative and forward-thinking legal team. This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the brands legal and ESG agenda as it continues to push the boundaries in sustainability, ethics and responsible growth.
About the role
As a senior member of the legal team, you will provide expert legal guidance and strategic input across a broad spectrum of legal matters with a particular focus on ESG as well as some regulatory compliance and commercial contracts. You will play a key part in embedding responsible business practices into the brands operations and supply chains. Key highlights of the role include:
* Delivering legal and strategic support on ESG-related initiatives, including sustainability, supply chain ethics, diversity, and corporate responsibility.
* Advising on regulatory and compliance issues.
* Supporting the Head of Legal and senior leadership in implementing and monitoring ESG governance frameworks.
* Working closely with key stakeholders across legal, sustainability, procurement, and operations to align legal risk with the brand’s values and ESG goals.
* Advising on reputational risk and handling related disputes or investigations.
* This is a commercially focused role requiring strong business acumen, passion for sustainability, and a solutions-driven mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.
Requirements
* 7+ years’ PQE, with a strong background in commercial or regulatory law
* Experience advising on ESG, sustainability, or ethical compliance matters is essential
* In-house retail or consumer goods experience (or secondment) strongly preferred
* Confident working cross-functionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
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