We believe the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, which is the vision at the heart of our Sustainable in a Generation Plan - one where the planet is healthy, people and pets are thriving, and society is inclusive. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, this newly created position will play a key role in providing legal leadership for corporate strategy, governance, and assurance activities on a wide range of Sustainability matters across the enterprise, as well as navigating compliance with rapidly evolving laws, regulations and global standards to enable our global business to deliver against its Sustainability commitments. The role will include close collaboration both with corporate functions and legal and business stakeholders across our business segments around the world.

What are we looking for?

• Licensed to practice law in US or EU. Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree
• Expertise in the area of Global Sustainability, with an emphasis in Environmental areas (e.g., Packaging/Plastic; GHG/Carbon Credits & Offsets, Renewables, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Land Use, etc.);
• Preferred candidate has experience working inhouse at a global organization; establishing/implementing assurance programs; managing mandatory/voluntary reporting activities; and engagement in policy and legal forums.
• Law degree from an accredited university in US or EU
• Demonstrated effectiveness of working with internal stakeholders, third party experts, NGOs, government and regulatory organizations.
• 12-15+ years of experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and deliver training and capacity building for key legal and business personnel with regard to Sustainability legal risks;
• Seek assistance from and manage external counsel when necessary;
• Partner with other members of the Corporate Compliance team on Sustainability issues, including the Assistant General Counsel – Human Rights, as well as other compliance programs (e.g., Antitrust, etc.) where appropriate;
• Collaborate with business segment-based Sustainability legal resources to ensure effective coordination on policy and protocols, horizon scanning, training, contract provisions, third party risk management and other key initiatives;
• Support the representation of Mars in external forums, as required.
• Provide day-to-day Sustainability legal advice and counsel to corporate functions (e.g., Sustainability, Corporate Affairs, Finance, etc.) on strategic initiatives and other enterprise projects, with an emphasis on Environmental issues (e.g., Packaging/Plastic; GHG/Carbon Credits & Offsets, Renewables, Biodiversity, Deforestation, Land Use, etc.);
• Oversee trend analysis and regulatory insights, and track and anticipate evolving global laws and regulations related to Sustainability;
• Engage with corporate and segment stakeholders on development and implementation of both mandatory and voluntary Sustainability-related reporting initiatives;
• Support enterprise-wide policy setting, oversight and governance related to a broad spectrum of Sustainability issues (Environmental, Social, etc.);
• Implement and oversee assurance programs to verify effective implementation of corporate Sustainability policies and protocols across global business segments;

What can you expect from Mars?

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.