Salesforce

Sustainability Corporate Counsel

Salesforce$172K — $260K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree; active license to practice law in your state.
  • Minimum of five years of legal experience focused on environmental transactions.
  • Proven track record in negotiating complex carbon agreements and VPPAs.

Responsibilities

  • Structure, draft, and negotiate complex environmental attribute transactions.
  • Oversee Salesforce’s Sustainability Exhibit, incorporating binding environmental commitments.
  • Serve as a legal advisor to the Impact Team on sustainability initiatives and risk mitigation.

Benefits

  • Resources supporting work-life balance.
  • Access to innovative AI tools to enhance performance.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description

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Job Category

Global Affairs

Job Details

The Opportunity

As sustainability is a core value of Salesforce, the Sustainability Corporate Counsel role plays a fundamental part in achieving Salesforce’s environmental goals. This legal role is part of our Procurement Legal team, serving as a key strategic partner to the Impact Team and Global Procurement Services. In this role, you will help drive forward Salesforce’s sustainability commitments by structuring innovative environmental attribute transactions, guiding internal sustainability initiatives like supply chain sustainability programs, and managing legal risk related to sustainability claims and commitments. In addition to executing high-impact carbon credit, renewable energy, and environmental attribute deals, you will have the opportunity to showcase legal thought leadership and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

  • Structure, draft, negotiate, and manage a complex portfolio of environmental attribute transactions, including carbon credit purchase agreements, multi-party off-take agreements, virtual power purchase agreements, and distributed renewable energy certificate agreements.

  • Oversee and expand Salesforce’s industry-defining Sustainability Exhibit, helping incorporate binding environmental contractual commitments into the supply chain.

  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the Impact Team and related stakeholders on corporate sustainability initiatives, external disclosures, and risk mitigation, delivering fast-turnaround, business-savvy legal counsel on complex, high-value deals.

You’re Our Person If …

  • Education & Bar Admission: J.D. degree; active license to practice law in the state within the United States in which you reside.

  • Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, with a focus on complex environmental attribute transactions, carbon markets, or renewable energy.

  • Proven track record of negotiating complex carbon agreements, VPPAs, or other innovative sustainability-focused procurement structures.


Even Better If …

  • Cross-Functional & Technology Aptitude: Familiarity with AI and emerging technology tools and a strong interest and aptitude in leveraging AI.

  • Communication & Thought Leadership: Exceptional communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting to executive leadership, participating in public speaking engagements, or authoring legal white papers.

  • Adaptability & Drive: High autonomy, attention to detail, and a proactive, "can-do" mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight timelines.

Unleash Your Potential

When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance andbe your best, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you cando your best. Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.

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