Legal Advisor

**COMPANY**
- We are a low-cost European point-to-point airline. We use our cost advantage, operational efficiency and leading positions in primary airports to deliver low fares, seamlessly connecting Europe with the warmest welcome in the sky.
- When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go.
- In the financial year ending September 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, easyJet had over 300 aircraft flying over 1,000 routes to 34 countries, we were the seventh largest airline in the world and we flew 96 million passengers. As Europe emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, we believe that we are well placed to strengthen our leading position as a trusted brand offering value for money with an industry-leading network of primary airports.
- easyJet also remains the only major international airline in the world to fly net zero carbon, by offsetting the carbon emissions from the fuel used on every plane flown.

**JOB PURPOSE**
- To provide vital legal support to the easyJet business, working as a member of a highly regarded Legal team which is responsible for the provision of commercially-minded legal advice and support to the business.
- In particular, this role will predominantly provide support to the Corporate, CoSec and Sustainability teams, with the opportunity to support other areas when the need arises.
- This role reports to the Head of Legal, Corporate, Finance, Procurement & Ops.
- This role will be an exciting prospect for any mid-level lawyer that wants to broaden their experience, relishes and seeks out opportunities and naturally thrives in an intellectually challenging, fast paced and lively environment.

**JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Support Heads of Legal and CoSec on sustainability related contracts/projects (e.g. carbon credit agreements, joint ventures/partnerships, investments, green finance, etc.)
- Identify and define eJ’s global ESG regulatory landscape.
- In addition to working closely with the Sustainability team, individual to work with CoSec, Risk & Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Marketing, IR on ESG legal/regulatory matters, requests for ESG information, reviewing/validating statements in external disclosures (including responses to inquiries, marketing, and advertising communications) for consistency with business representations and regulatory expectations related to ESG etc.
- Drafting, implementing/embedding new policies, procedures, and periodic reports for ESG compliance as well as advising on industry/best practice.
- Support eJ’s teams to formalise the integration of ESG considerations into business processes. For example, helping Procurement identify, assess, manage and control ESG risks within 3rd party suppliers and the supply chain.
- Undertake horizon scanning activities and analyse the impact of upcoming UK/EU sustainability and ESG laws/regulations. But also identify potential new opportunities for eJ driven by ESG legal/regulatory change.
- Take responsibility for corporate reporting currently shared across within General Counsel Office (GCO).
- Support Heads of Legal and CoSec on ad hoc ESG related queries.
- Designing and delivering training/education on ESG legal/regulatory related matters
- Produce written analysis and information (including conducting research, thought leadership, publications/materials and blogs) for internal and external audiences.
- Develop semi-formal network composed of eJ’s panel firms, suppliers, industry experts to maintain and build an understanding of the latest trends in sustainability and best practice and help eJ become a ‘first mover’ in this area.
- Along with other members of the Legal team, supporting the Senior Legal Leadership Team with continuous team improvement initiatives.

**Requirements of the Role**

**COMPETENCIES**
- Ownership and Delivery. Has a clear focus to deliver results, working to targets, reviewing progress and adapting their plans accordingly, motivating themselves/the team to achieve.
- Customer and Shareholder Value. Understands who their customers are and seeks to exceed their needs, focussing on the importance of safety for both customers and employees.
- Business Performance. Understands business and external environment, is cost conscious and understands the longer term perspective and implications of decisions.
- Building Relationships. Expresses ideas confidently and clearly, builds positive and constructive relationships with others, gets to know colleagues within their own team and supports them to ensure team goals are achieved.

**KEY SKILLS REQUIRED**
- 3-5 PQE UK qualified lawyer (or non-UK equivalent).
- A demonstrable interest in corporate governance issues, sustainability issues, ESG laws/regulation, etc.
- In-house experience (whether by working in-house or