Responsible Business Executive (m/f/d)

Discover ‘A world of possible’ - Truly collegial, super curious, all-round respectful - working at Bird & Bird means constantly discovering new opportunities. We pride ourselves on our supportive working environment, where every employee is valued and respected as an expert and a person. Our diversity is our strength and we welcome your uniqueness.

Join Bird & Bird in Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt or Munich and strengthen our global Responsible Business team as a Responsible Business Executive (m/f/d) .

• Coordinate the intake, scoping and allocation of pro bono matters across our global network.
• Support sustainability reporting by collating data for annual reports, client RFPs, ESG ratings and award submissions.
• Maintain accurate records of pro bono hours and outcomes, whilst drafting compelling communications that highlight the impact of our community work.
• Support NGOs, charities and community partners across multiple offices, ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
• Track supplier compliance with ESG criteria and ethical sourcing requirements, helping to identify risks and opportunities within our value chain.
• Work closely with our Head of Responsible Business to ensure risk registers, ESG assessments and due diligence requirements stay on track.
• Actively engage in diverse responsible business projects and initiatives that support both short and long-term priorities.

• A genuine passion and solid understanding of responsible business, ESG and sustainability topics.
• Confidence in communicating with stakeholders at all levels across our global network.
• Quick adaptability to new IT software, complemented by strong Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent writing and presenting abilities that bring content to life.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
• Integrity, professionalism and creative problem-solving capabilities.
• A proactive mindset, comfortable working independently and using your own initiative.