Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Experience with Salesforce products and technology a plus

Strong commitment to Salesforce's core values of trust, customer success, innovation, and equality

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, regulations and programs, including but not limited to environmental and human rights laws and policies, SEC climate and ESG disclosure rules, the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, California climate and ESG regulations, the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act, and other ad hoc compliance initiatives (collectively, ESG laws)

Work with the ESG Controllership, ESG Strategy, and global subsidiary governance 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 lines of communication and documentation relating to ESG laws 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

Salary Information:

Colorado Salary: $185,800 - $269,500

Washington Salary: $204,400 - $296,400

Job Title:

Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance

Experience Information:

At least eight years law firm or in house experience in legal compliance

Experience with voluntary reporting frameworks such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, and CDP

Experience with . securities laws, compliance and disclosure obligations

Qualified to practice law in the .

Experience with Salesforce products and technology a plus

The Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance position at Salesforce is a full-time role with a global impact. Based in either Georgia, Washington, Texas, Colorado, or Indiana, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal guidance and strategic advice on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance laws and regulations worldwide. This includes monitoring and advising on legal developments, ensuring compliance with ESG laws, and mitigating potential risks. The role also involves collaborating with various cross-functional internal stakeholders and serving as a key participant in the ESG Disclosure Steering Committee.

The Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance will report to the SVP & Associate General Counsel, Corporate Legal & ERM, and will have a significant impact on existing and future ESG-related compliance systems. This includes preparing for future requirements, such as the US SEC climate rules, EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, and California’s climate disclosure legislation, among others.

The successful candidate will have at least eight years of law firm or in-house experience in legal compliance, with a strong understanding of various US state and federal and international ESG laws. They should also have experience with voluntary reporting frameworks, such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, and CDP, and be qualified to practice law in the US. Experience with Salesforce products and technology is a plus.

This role requires exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities. The successful candidate should also be highly responsive and service-oriented, with a strong commitment to Salesforce's core values of trust, customer success, innovation, and equality.

Responsibilities:

- Provide legal guidance and strategic advice 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, regulations, and programs.
- 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 laws 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.
- Utilize Salesforce products and technology to enable compliance with statutory requirements of ESG laws.

Salary Information:

- Colorado Salary: $185,800 - $269,500
- Washington Salary: $204,400 - $296,400

Job Title:

Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance

Experience Information:

- Minimum eight years of law firm or in-house experience in legal compliance.
- Strong understanding of US state and federal and international ESG laws.
- Experience with voluntary reporting frameworks such as SASB, GRI, TCFD, and CDP.
- Experience with US securities laws, compliance, and disclosure obligations.
- Qualified to practice law in the US.
- Experience with Salesforce products and technology a plus.

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The Role of Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance at Salesforce

The Senior Corporate Counsel, ESG Compliance position at Salesforce is a full-time role with a global impact. Based in either Georgia, Washington, Texas, Colorado, or Indiana, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal guidance and strategic advice on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance laws and regulations worldwide. This includes monitoring and advising on legal developments, ensuring compliance with ESG laws, and mitigating potential risks. The role also involves collaborating with various cross-functional internal stakeholders and serving as a

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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program, wellness program, paid time off, parental leave, and more.

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Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus.

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