Veritaz is a leading IT staffing solutions provider in Sweden, committed to advancing individual careers and aiding employers in ensuring the perfect talent fit. With a proven track record of successful partnerships with top companies, we have rapidly grown our presence in the USA, Europe, and Sweden as a dependable and trusted resource within the IT industry.
Assignment Description
We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Trade & ESG
What You Will Work On
Provide legal support to customs and trade teams
Support trade compliance processes and process improvements
Monitor and assess regulatory developments related to ESG and trade
Advise the organization on actions required to maintain regulatory compliance
Support implementation of third-party due diligence governance models
Provide legal support related to CSDDD
Support implementation of EUDR and EUBR
Manage national modern slavery reporting requirements
Support trade compliance risk assessments
Advise on regulatory supply chain due diligence requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across the organization
Communicate regulatory changes and their business impact to relevant stakeholders
What You Bring
4–6 years of relevant experience in trade compliance and ESG
Strong experience with trade compliance matters
Experience with operational trade compliance activities and risk assessments
Experience with regulatory supply chain due diligence
Knowledge of ESG-related regulatory requirements
Experience working with CSDDD, EUDR, EUBR, or similar regulations
Ability to monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments
Experience working in cross-functional environments
Strong legal and analytical skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to provide practical legal advice in a changing regulatory environment