(Senior) Environmental Compliance Specialist (m/f/d)

Application Deadline: 12 June 2026

Department: Legal & Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dornach, Munich

Reporting To: Agnieszka Winnicka

Description

The Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) is an innovative technology service provider for global players in the materials management sector. Through our scalable platform solutions, we overcome challenges in consumer goods and material take-backs worldwide and connect all stakeholders within the reverse logistics value chain. Our goal is to generate the greatest possible value from recyclable goods by optimizing take-back processes. We work with manufacturers, retailers and government organizations in over 80 countries, enabling smooth circular material flows and maximizing resource efficiency.

Our vision is to save important resources and create a better planet for future generations through a sustainable circular economy.

Our core values drive everything we do. We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we'd love to have you on our team.

About the role

Client Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to our international clients on topics related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), including electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), batteries, packaging and copyright regulations across Europe and globally.
Customer Relationship Management: Understand the regulatory obligations of our key customers, among them some of the largest and well-known companies in the world, and develop tailored compliance strategies. Guide clients through complex regulatory frameworks and coordinate the implementation of solutions together with our internal expert teams.
Regulatory Expertise: Serve as the internal subject matter expert on EPR legislation, ensuring that our organization and clients remain up to date with evolving legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Market & Legislative Analysis: Monitor and analyse regulatory developments, market trends and competitive landscapes across Europe and globally to identify risks, opportunities and compliance implications for our clients.
Stakeholder Management: Maintain and build strong relationships with relevant regulatory authorities, legislative bodies and industry stakeholders involved in the implementation of EPR regulations.
Industry Network Coordination: Collaborate with national take-back systems and compliance schemes responsible for fulfilling producers’ EPR obligations.
Thought Leadership & Client Communication: Share your regulatory expertise with clients and stakeholders through webinars, newsletters, LinkedIn content and other knowledge-sharing formats.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a key interface between customers and internal teams, particularly our data management and reporting specialists, to ensure accurate implementation of legal requirements for WEEE, batteries, packaging, textiles and other EPR waste fractions.
Service Development: Contribute to the continuous improvement and expansion of our compliance services, strengthening RLG’s position as a leading one-stop-shop for EPR compliance solutions.

What we need from you

You hold a university degree, ideally in a field related to sustainability, environmental law/policy, circular economy, waste management or a comparable discipline.
You bring several years of professional experience in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) or related regulatory compliance topics (e.g. WEEE, batteries, packaging or textiles), ideally gained in consulting, environmental compliance services, or a similar advisory role.
You have experience advising clients on regulatory requirements and are comfortable explaining complex legal or regulatory topics in a clear and practical way.
You combine strong analytical skills with a structured and solution-oriented working style, enabling you to translate regulatory developments into practical compliance solutions.
You are a confident communicator and relationship builder, able to interact with international clients, authorities and industry stakeholders.
You demonstrate a high level of initiative, ownership and attention to detail, and are comfortable working in a dynamic and international environment.
You are customer-oriented and service-minded, with a strong commitment to delivering excellent client support and building long-term partnerships.
You have excellent English language skills (written and spoken). Additional European languages are a plus.

What we offer

Hybrid solution for workplace design (Remote Working & Office)
Flexible working hours based on trust
30 days holiday
Workation, take the opportunity to work at a location of your choice. We don't limit you to Europe, the whole world is open to you
Childcare subsidy and employer contribution to the company pension scheme
Discounts in the in-house gym
Good public transport connections, sufficient free underground parking spaces and charging stations for e-cars
Personal and professional development opportunities (e.g. language courses, individually tailored training courses and seminars)
Dynamic working environment with plenty of room for independent work and proactive contribution of ideas for new projects

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