Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Short Description
Function : General Counsel
Reports to : ESG Director
Location : Spain, Romania, Portugal, Italy
Set up : Hybrid
Why we need this role
The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team supports and facilitates the development of a robust ESG strategy, as well as ensuring that our sustainability activities go beyond just compliance.
We want to deliver an industry-leading ESG programme as well as raise awareness of all Colt employees, customers and partners. As a global leader in digital infrastructure, we are taking governance responsibilities. We are committed to helping our customers, suppliers and strategic partners achieve this also.
This role plays a key part in advancing our ESG strategy and vision by leading Colt’s Circular Economy initiatives.
As Circular Economy & Sustainable Product Business you will partner which relevant teams such as Product, Innovation and Procurement to embed ESG by Design principles throughout our Portfolio and within Colt’s organisation.
In addition, this position will be instrumental in driving the success of Colt’s decarbonisation program as this role has a significant impact on our ability to reduce Colt’s carbon footprint.
What you will do

Lead and further develop additional ESG workstreams to advance Colt’s Circular Economy and Sustainable Product Design Strategy
Serve as Colt’s subject matter expert on Circular Economy and ESG by Design, with a strong focus on Life Cycle Assessment
Lead the engagement with Product, Commercial, Operations, Procurement and other internal teams to strengthen Colt’s ESG Value Proposition to our customers while improving our position as Sustainability Industry Leaders.
Play a pivotal role in the implementation and ongoing monitoring of Colt’s Decarbonisation Roadmap.
Act as the link between the ESG team and Sales colleagues to drive the ESG value proposition for customers as well as assisting with ad hoc bid support requests
Stay abreast of industry changes and best practice, conducting research on sustainable product design, circular economy, sustainable supply chains and translate into meaningful business action
Partnering and liaising with relevant external bodies to strengthen our approach and share best practice (i.e. UNGC, TechUK, Consultants)
Work with business leads, Carbon Accounting Lead and external consultants to develop metrics and dashboards which provide meaningful insights for all levels and functions
Assist in the development of policies, processes, guidelines and schedules aimed at promoting circular economy, sustainable product design, decarbonisation
Link with the ESG Executive and the Commercial team to define and drive internal and external ESG communications requirements, promoting the sustainability value proposition

What we look for

Prior working experience in designing and implementing Circular Economy strategies and Sustainable Product Design frameworks within international organisations following main international standards (ISO 59010, ISO 14067, EU Directives, ITU, etc.)
Demonstrated hands‑on experience in Life Cycle Assessment and Product Carbon Footprint quantification, ideally within the IT sector, in alignment with recognized standards
Proven experience and knowledge in defining and implementing decarbonisation roadmaps
Bring your passion for telco and sustainability to tackle real‑world challenges and drive impactful solutions
Excellent communication skills and English business level, we want to bring the sustainability narrative to life
Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, effectively collaborating with and influencing a diverse spectrum of internal and external stakeholders across all organisational levels.
Collaborative approach to sometimes complex sustainability solutions
Strong understanding of the sustainability landscape with the ability to explain in a meaningful way to various stakeholder levels
Prior experience researching and writing reports and briefing notes accessible to a wide and varied audience
Excellent organisational skills
Sustainability qualification is desirable, experience is key
Understanding of EU Taxonomy, CSRD requirements is a plus
Previous experience in global function and business would be advantageous – matrixed environment.
Proven experience of proactively leading workstreams across a global organisation

Skills
NegotiationInformation ReportingEnvironmental ComplianceEthicsInfluencingEnvironmental Regulation
Education
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, human resources, or related field
What we offer you
Looking to make a mark?
At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.
Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.
Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose : to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.
We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.
Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.

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