Director and Assistant General Counsel, ESG & Government Relations

Position Overview

Company Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of “shaping a sustainable world together,” we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. 

 

Position Overview

The Legal team, located in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Director and Assistant General Counsel, ESG & Government Relations! The AGC will focus on growing and operationalizing Novelis’ corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) program by bringing together internal partners to implement a comprehensive ESG operating model. The AGC will also partner with the Novelis government affairs team to advise on legal considerations and enable a more strategic, efficient, and consistent relationship between the legal and government affairs groups! 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Drive the creation and implementation of a comprehensive ESG operating model with clearly defined roles and responsibilities to enable accurate and efficient ESG reporting 

• Lead the development and publication of mandatory ESG reporting and disclosure; partner with sustainability team on voluntary ESG disclosure initiatives 

• Provide legal and strategic advice to internal partners on global ESG laws and regulations (e.g., CSRD, CSDDD, SEC Climate Disclosure Rule) 

• Monitor and advise on new developments and trends concerning ESG laws, regulations and programs 

• Develop and manage ESG working committees addressing each corporate ESG category to facilitate discussion among internal subject matter experts across the organization 

• Lead ESG program governance to ensure regular and effective cross-functional coordination to meet the expectations of Novelis’ regulators, customers and other key external partners 

• Regularly report to senior leadership regarding ESG strategy, initiatives and compliance 

• Engage with external shareholders on behalf of Novelis regarding ESG matters (e.g., customers, regulators, investors, rating agencies, proxy advisors, membership organizations, trade associations, NGOs) 

• Support the selection and integration of technologies and tools to assist ESG data tracking and reporting 

• Manage outside consultants and law firms assisting with ESG matters 

• Serve as the primary legal point of contact for the Novelis government affairs team 

• Provide legal perspective to assist government affairs strategy, planning and advocacy 

• Facilitate participation by other members of legal team with government affairs initiatives 

• Participate with government affairs in government engagement, conferences, trade association meetings and other external events, as needed 

 

Minimum qualifications:  

• At least ten years law firm or in house experience, with substantial exposure to ESG governance, strategy and compliance 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of ESG legal requirements and reporting frameworks 

• Prior experience advising on government affairs strategy and initiatives 

• Ability to work cross-functionally to develop and implement corporate programs and implement pivotal initiatives 

• Experience communicating with senior leaders and a variety of external partners 

• Ability to take sophisticated subjects and effectively communicate them in an understandable manner to a broad range of audiences 

• Strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail 

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and build collaborative relationships across the organization 

 

What We Offer:  

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:  

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support 

• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available