Senior Consultant

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? We are seeking a Senior Consultant – Sustainability Advisory to join our team remotely in a part-time position. Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference. What You'll Do: Provide on-call support for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) due diligence and human rights policy Prepare memoranda supporting ESG due diligence for corporate finance Support ESG due diligence for asset acquisition Prepare memoranda assessing ESG risks and implications of new technologies and business processes Support development and implementation of human rights policies including modern slavery; anti-human trafficking and child labor What You'll Bring: Bachelor's degree Juris Doctor or advanced degree in public policy, economics, environmental science, or related field preferred Strong written communication skills Proven experience conducting research and writing briefs or memoranda related to human rights issues such as modern slavery, anti-human trafficking and child labor Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of ESG issues including but not limited to climate risk, air and water pollution, employee health and safety, waste management, inclusion and diversity; deforestation, sustainability governance and anti-corruption Capacity to perform rapid turnaround tasks of high consequence with short notice Salary Range: $90-$100/hr Benefits: Flexible Work Environment 401(k) with Company Match Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet