ESG Legal Risk Expert

4 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada KPMG Canada Full time

Overview

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KPMG Canada's ESG Legal Risk Services practice is seeking a seasoned ESG Legal Risk Expert to join our team in Toronto. As an integral member of our National ESG Legal Risk & Disclosure practice, you will play a pivotal role in delivering technical and legal advice to support clients' sustainability strategies, providing guidance to enhance ESG reporting practices, and mitigating legal risk.

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Your Key Responsibilities:

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  • Execute the delivery of ESG Legal Risk services under multiple ESG and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISSB, CSRD, OSFI and SEC) and risk areas (e.g., compliance, legal, financial, strategic, reputational).">
  • Conduct legal applicability analysis of various forms of ESG legal and regulatory compliance requirements.">
  • Assist clients in developing ESG governance, strategies, roadmaps, and workplans, programs, initiatives, processes, and policy documents.">
  • Conduct benchmarking, current state, and gap assessments, internal and external interviews, and engagement activities, as well as research and analysis of relevant risk and opportunity areas.">
  • Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to clients detailing observations, recommendations, using visuals and graphics to summarize trends, results, and data.">
  • Review, draft, and propose amendments to contracts and other commercial agreements.">
  • Educate clients on ESG-related regulatory requirements, leading practices, and legal risks on topics ranging from modern slavery reporting, climate-related disclosures, board competency, and liability.">
  • Review and recommend improvements to ESG-performance data, including but not limited to inventory and tracking, calculation methodologies, completeness, and accuracy of data.">
  • Conduct disclosure and due diligence reviews, identifying potentially misleading statements or graphics related to ESG strategy or performance.">
  • Legal support for financial, timely, and ESG-related public disclosure matters, including providing advice regarding client's disclosure obligations, reviewing disclosure material, and drafting disclosure materials.">
  • Identify emerging legal and regulatory developments in securities laws, proactively assess their impacts, and recommend changes to disclosures and related policies, practices, and controls.">
  • Legal research and memorandum drafting.">
  • Stay on top of and summarize regulatory changes and developments related to ESG disclosure requirements, performance targets, as well as legislation and trends across E-S-G topics.">
  • Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.">
  • Support client relationships and business development initiatives such as developing proposals.">

About You:

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  • A minimum of 4-6 years of corporate/commercial legal experience gained in either a top legal firm or in-house environment with exposure to ESG strategy, performance, or reporting.">
  • Legal experience and interest working on specific ESG issues (e.g., emissions, Indigenous reconciliation, supply chain, biodiversity, ethics, safety, risk management).">
  • Experience in developing and reporting and communications in accordance with global ESG disclosure frameworks (e.g., ISSB, CSRD, SASB, GRI), and climate-related disclosure requirements (OSFI, CSA, SEC).">
  • Industry knowledge is an asset as is experience with joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and major projects.">
  • Demonstrated energy industry experience, including a thorough understanding of the industry and applicable legislation and regulations.">
  • Experience assessing legal risks and opportunities related to environmental, social, and governance topics.">
  • Law degree (LLB, JD, and LLM) and other certifications (e.g., GRI, GARP, CPA).">
  • Qualified lawyer in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.">
  • Member of the Ontario Bar.">
  • Knowledge of leading ESG disclosure frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, GRI, SASB, Integrated Reporting etc.) as well as current and emerging climate-specific disclosure requirements (e.g., OSFI, CSA, SEC).">

What We Offer:

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As an ESG Legal Risk Expert at KPMG Canada, you can expect a competitive salary of $145,000 - $165,000 per year, depending on your experience. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a generous retirement savings plan. You will also have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.

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Culture:

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We value diversity, equity, and inclusion at KPMG Canada and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered to succeed. Our commitment to equal opportunities means that we welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of their background, identity, or abilities.

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How to Apply:

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If you are passionate about ESG and committed to making a positive impact, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our website. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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