
Senior Manager, Human Rights Risks & Sustainability Due Diligence
Lego
Do you want to play a key role in driving forward the LEGO Group Human Rights Strategy and Sustainability Due Diligence efforts?
Come join our team and play your part in managing human rights risks and sustainability due diligence across our value chain.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
Core Responsibilities
Identify key regulatory requirements and develop multi-year roadmaps, relevant guardrails and mitigation plans to ensure compliance with current and upcoming such as EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, EU Forced Labour Ban, EU Battery Regulation and EU Deforestation Regulation
Stay on top of external trends and evolutions of the regulatory landscape and global frameworks to anticipate future impacts on the business and guide needed improvements
Build cross-functional alignment through engagement with i.e. Legal, Corporate Compliance and Government & Public Affairs to understand new legislative requirements and support the analysis of compliance readiness and potential gaps
Ensure clear communication of due diligence requirements and translate into actionable plans for internal partners
Consolidate and maintain a comprehensive overview of actual and potential human rights and environmental risks in the value chain
Design risk management methodologies and operationalise efficient integration into business processes
Act as subject matter expert on compliance risk management, human rights and sustainability due diligence and support the business in implementing risk mitigations and improvements
Play your part in our team succeeding
Sustainability is a globally based team leading the strategic planning and target setting, providing thought leadership and strong program management enabling our high sustainability ambitions and drive impact both inside and outside the LEGO Group through a commercial logic. The team is led by our Chief Sustainability Officer reporting directly into the CEO.
This role is anchored in the Human Rights, Reporting and Responsible Sourcing team who lead and oversees the LEGO Group Human Rights Strategy and policies and who drives sustainability due diligence and transparency efforts. The role will report into the Senior Director, Human Rights, Reporting and Responsible Sourcing.
Do you have what it takes?
Bachelor, masters or other relevant degree such as law, social science, business administration, or equivalent working experience
Proven expertise within human rights, supply chain risks, responsible business conduct, due diligence and sustainability
Thorough knowledge of key sustainability regulations (EU CSDDD, forced labour requirements etc.)
Demonstrated success in project & change management and driving cross-functional collaboration
Strong communication, presentation and analytical skills
Experience working for a global brand and/or in global teams and the ability to thrive in a constantly evolving environment and quickly adjust plans to meet new and emerging requirements
A hands-on, pragmatic individual who is passionate about solving problems and can work both independently and within the team
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Posted Date:
6 May 2025