Senior Legal Counsel ESG

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer (or equivalent legal qualification), with long-term experience in a leading law firm and/or as in-house counsel in an international environment
• Deep expertise in ESG law, including comprehensive knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory frameworks such as the CSRD, and CSDDD
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen, ideally gained within the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated sector
• Proven ability to provide strategic legal advice on ESG matters and to support the implementation of evolving sustainability and social responsibility requirements
• Broad experience handling ESG-related legal matters, including contract drafting, review and negotiation, as well as transaction-related agreements and other complex commercial arrangements
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with a long-term focus, able to communicate risk, exercise sound judgment under ambiguity and simplify complex matters for all levels of the organization
• Business-oriented mindset and excellent stakeholder management skills in cross-functional and international settings, combined with strong communication skills in English

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

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Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail:

Recruitment process:

Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until November 15, 2026. We reserve the right to take the posting offline beforehand.

Step 2: Virtual meeting until end of November

Step 3: On-site interviews are planned for the beginning of December

Please include the following documents when applying for this position: References (e.g. university degree certificate and employment references)

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Posted Oct 30, 2026

Posted Oct 30, 2026