Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time

Bachelor’s Degree

Strong academic credentials

Must be fluent in English

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.


Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance - Join the Salesforce Team!

H1: Salesforce is Hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel for ESG Compliance
H2: Make a Global Impact with Your Legal Expertise

Are you an experienced attorney with a passion for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance? Do you want to make a difference on a global scale? Look no further than Salesforce, where we are seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join our team and help us navigate the ever-changing landscape of ESG laws and regulations.

About the Company:

Salesforce is a leading cloud-based customer relationship management platform, dedicated to helping companies of all sizes connect with their customers, partners, and employees in new ways. We are committed to making a positive impact on the world through our innovative technology, culture of equality, and dedication to sustainability.

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance

Location: Hybrid work model with a minimum of three days a week in our collaborative offices and up to two flexible remote workdays a week.

Salary: Competitive salary based on location

Experience: At least eight years of law firm or in-house experience in legal compliance

Education: Bachelor’s degree and qualified to practice law in the .

Language: Must be fluent in English

Job Description:

As the Senior Corporate Counsel for ESG Compliance, you will have a significant impact on Salesforce’s compliance readiness for current and future ESG laws and regulations. You will work closely with cross-functional internal stakeholders, at both the headquarters and global levels, to provide legal advice and counseling on ESG compliance and disclosure. You will also be a key participant in the ESG Disclosure Steering Committee and support other governance aspects of ESG.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal guidance and strategic advice to internal stakeholders on ESG compliance laws and regulations worldwide.
- Oversee the localization of corporate-level plans into localized plans required globally, such as climate transition plans.
- Monitor and advise on legal developments, rules, and regulations concerning ESG laws, such as environmental and human rights laws and policies, SEC climate and ESG disclosure rules, and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive.
- Work with cross-functional teams to draft necessary disclosures and ensure compliance with ESG laws.
- Facilitate internal governance body focused on human rights policies and due diligence.
- Identify potential risks from ESG laws and provide recommendations for mitigating them.
- Remain current on developments of ESG laws applicable to Salesforce.
- Ensure open and effective communication and documentation relating to ESG compliance at all levels of the organization.
- Direct or support risk assessments, audit activities, third-party due diligence, internal investigations, and remediation activities related to ESG laws as needed.
- Utilize Salesforce products and technology to enable compliance with statutory requirements of ESG laws.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- At least eight years of law firm or in-house experience in legal compliance.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of legal requirements of various . state and federal and international ESG laws.
- Experience with voluntary reporting frameworks such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, and CDP.
- Experience with . securities laws, compliance, and disclosure obligations.
- Highly responsive and service-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage workloads to meet deadlines in an exciting and fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior management and functional leads across key roles in Finance, Procurement, Sustainability, and Employee Success while managing shifting priorities.
- Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
- Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong writing, presentation, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to develop and implement cross-functional processes.
- Qualified to practice law in the .
- Ability to travel approximately 10-20% of the time.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Must be fluent in English.

Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to join our team.

Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative company and make a global impact with your legal expertise. Apply now to be considered for the role of Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance at Salesforce.

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Legal Guidance, Strategic Advice, Legal Knowledge, Voluntary Reporting, Risk Management, Compliance Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Writing, Presentation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Attention to Detail, Project Management, Travel Planning, Team Management, Legal Practice.

JD degree from an accredited law school, Bachelor's degree or higher.

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Qualification and Experience JD degree from an accredited law school, Bachelor's degree or higher, Minimum 8 years of law firm or in-house experience in legal compliance, Qualified to practice law in the U.S.

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