Senior Legal Counsel – ESG & Sustainability (Hellerup)
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Senior Legal Counsel – ESG & Sustainability
Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer, headquartered in the Hellerup business district near Copenhagen, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for ESG and Sustainability. Ørsted's transformation from a fossil fuel company to a renewable energy leader makes it a global benchmark for sustainable business, and its legal team is at the forefront of navigating the rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape.
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You will advise on the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), EU Taxonomy alignment, supply chain due diligence, and Denmark's implementation of sustainability regulation.
What You Will Do
- Advise on CSRD compliance and European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) implementation
- Ensure EU Taxonomy alignment for Ørsted's renewable energy activities and green bond framework
- Advise on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and supply chain obligations
- Handle ESG-related regulatory interactions with Erhvervsstyrelsen and Finanstilsynet
- Advise on greenwashing risk and sustainable finance regulation (SFDR)
- Support Ørsted's Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments from a legal perspective
Responsibilities
- Lead ESG and sustainability legal advisory across the group
- Manage CSRD compliance and sustainability reporting legal review
- Advise on supply chain due diligence obligations
- Support green finance and sustainable bond transactions
- Monitor and advise on global ESG regulatory developments
Requirements
- Cand.jur. from a Danish university or equivalent qualification; LL.M. in Environmental or EU Law preferred
- 7-10 years of experience in environmental law, ESG, corporate governance, or sustainability regulation
- Knowledge of CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CSDDD, and SFDR frameworks
- Fluent in English; Danish is preferred
- Experience in the energy sector or with renewable energy companies is an advantage
- Understanding of climate science frameworks (SBTi, GHG Protocol) is desirable
Compensation
kr70,000 - kr88,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Senior
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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