Legal Expert – EU Sustainability & Circular Economy Legislation

NTU International; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consultancy firm is seeking a Legal Expert for projects related to EU sustainability and circular economy legislation. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in law and at least 7 years of experience in relevant legislation. You will analyze EU laws, draft legal briefs, and provide legal input for policy reforms. Excellent command of English is essential, and additional languages like French or Spanish are a plus. This position is based in Hamilton, Scotland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in EU environmental legislation.
• 3 years working on legal or regulatory impacts in international contexts.
• Experience in drafting legal analyses and compliance recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze EU circular economy legislation and assess implications.
• Provide legal input for policy reforms and compliance support.
• Draft briefs and legal assessments.

Skills

Understanding of EU Green Deal

Ability to analyze legal implications for non-EU countries

Excellent written skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, European Studies, or related

Master’s degree

Job description

Legal Expert – EU Sustainability & Circular Economy Legislation

About the Opportunity

We are creating a pool of Junior and Senior Non Key Expert for EU-Circular Economy and Water Facility project. Experts in this pool will be contacted during the implementation of the project when the need arise. If you have relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Legal Expert with deep experience in EU sustainability, environmental, and circular economy legislation, including analysis of impacts on third countries, trade, and investment frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse EU circular economy–related legislation and assess its implications for partner countries.
• Provide legal input for policy reforms, project design, investment proposals, and compliance support.
• Support EU Delegations and partner governments with legal interpretations and regulatory gap analysis.
• Draft briefs, guidance notes, and legal assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Law, European Studies, Environmental Law, International Trade Law, or a related discipline.
• A Master’s degree is an asset.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in EU environmental, sustainability, or circular economy legislation.
• Minimum 3 years working on legal or regulatory impacts in international cooperation, trade, or development contexts.
• Experience in drafting legal analyses, regulatory gap assessments, or compliance recommendations.

Skills

• Strong understanding of EU Green Deal, sustainability, and product legislation.
• Ability to analyse legal implications for non-EU partner countries.
• Excellent written and analytical skills.

Languages

• Excellent command of English (required).
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset.