Corporate Sustainability Lawyer

3 weeks ago

Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Volvo Group Full time

About the Role

The Volvo Group is a leading manufacturer of transport solutions, and we are now seeking a Legal Counsel to strengthen our ESG and Capital Markets team. This role will focus on a range of Group sustainability matters, including supporting the implementation of ESG legislation, providing transactional and day-to-day legal support on sustainability topics, and driving development of the Group's statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Corporate Responsibility and other Group sustainability teams to continue strengthening our work within human rights and to support the Group's implementation of ESG related legislation, including the EU Taxonomy, CSRD, CS3D, and other relevant rules and regulations.
  • Help develop and support the Group's sustainability risk management and other strategic projects, advise on net zero business strategies, and assist in setting relevant KPIs and targets in sustainability focus areas.
  • Provide support to Investor Relations and other Group functions and business areas with specific focus on ESG developments, including in relation to taxonomies, green and other ESG related claims and reporting, and green capital markets initiatives.
  • Take an active part in ensuring that the Group continuously meets applicable disclosure obligations within ESG and other areas, including through annual and quarterly reporting and ad hoc disclosures.
  • Drive and implement efficient governance processes and support Board and Committee work and meetings as required.
  • Maintain a full overview of ESG legislation and proactively report on sustainability trends to Group Management and other internal stakeholders on a regular basis.
  • Take an active part in responding to various sustainability challenges, including incident response, regulatory investigations, and enforcement support.
  • Engage and coordinate high-quality external advisors, build and maintain a network and other channels as required to stay on top of developments within ESG.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge development and sharing within the Group in the ESG area, including running training programs and development of processes, tools, and ways of working.

Requirements

  • A university degree in law.
  • At least 5 years of qualified work experience, including as a lawyer from a well-renowned law firm.
  • Extensive finance and commercial work experience.
  • Solid interest in business operations, with an ambition to learn and develop into new areas as the automotive industry transforms.
  • Proven ability to solve problems in an international environment.
  • Excellent communication skills; proficiency in English.

This role reports to the SVP Head of Group Corporate Legal and will require occasional travel. We are committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions, and we are looking for a talented individual to join our team and contribute to this mission.

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