ESG Compliance Lawyer

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 Saudi 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