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Job Posting Legal Director, Sustainability
Job Location:
Job Location:
Geneva, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
28 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Department:
Job Summary
Global applicants welcome
Location: Geneva
Function:Legal
Role: Permanent
Legal Director Sustainability
Why does this role exist
This role exists to support JTIs Corporate Sustainability team and other key stakeholders in navigating complex sustainability frameworks and ensuring that business practices align with applicable laws and regulations
What will you actually do
Provide strategic legal advice on sustainability laws regulations standards and emerging expectations
Review public sustainability communications claims commitments and reports
Advise on corporate governance board-level sustainability oversight director duties and stakeholder accountability
Support legal matters related to climate environmental topics product stewardship circularity biodiversity waste and emissions
Translate complex legal requirements into practical business-oriented guidance
Distinguish legal requirements from voluntary commitments market practice and stakeholder expectations
Design fit-for-purpose governance frameworks controls approval processes and risk escalation mechanisms to reduce the risk of enforcement actions litigation reputational harm and audit deficiencies
Embed sustainability obligations through contracts and supply chain or other functional programs in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Identify and mitigate greenwashing social washing and reputational risks across external and internal communications
Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments across relevant jurisdictions
Manage various tasks and projects as they arise and upon the managers request
Who are we looking for
Legal degree and qualification in good standing in at least one jurisdiction
Minimum 10 years of experience including in-house experience ideally within consumer goods or food and beverage
Demonstrated experience advising on sustainability matters
Fluent written and verbal English
Deep understanding of applicable laws and regulations across the European Union and Switzerland
Knowledge of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to issue spot and develop creative solutions to complex problems
Ability to simplify complex matters and demonstrate sound judgment including in ambiguous situations
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit with the ability to build trusted relationships and exert influence across all levels of the organization
What do we offer
The opportunity to support JTIs Corporate Sustainability team and other key stakeholders on complex sustainability frameworks
The opportunity to contribute to business practices that align with applicable laws and regulations
A role within LRA Legal Affairs Global Functions based in Geneva
A culture that encourages ownership value focus responsible choices and constructive challenge
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
JTI is a global tobacco and vaping company focused on innovation and sustainability. Our brands include Winston, Camel, Mevius, LD, Logic and Ploom.
