Partner, EHS ESG Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory

Lead the Future of Sustainability in M&A

At ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, we advise Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and investment banks on environmental, health, safety (EHS) and sustainability risks and opportunities during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. We are seeking a Partner to join our thriving M&A Advisory practice and help shape the future of sustainable deal-making.

Why This Role Matters

Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s a business-critical factor in every transaction. ERM’s M&A Advisory team is the market leader in delivering innovative solutions that monetize liability, mitigate risk, and create long-term value. As a Partner, you’ll guide clients through complex deals, influence strategic decisions, and position ERM as the go-to advisor for sustainability-driven transactions.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive growth of ERM’s EHS and Sustainability M&A Advisory services across North America.

• Advise C-suite executives, private equity deal teams, and legal counsel on sustainability risks and opportunities.

• Lead high-profile, multi-million-dollar transactions and post-merger integration programs.

• Shape ERM’s global strategy and contribute thought leadership on ESG in M&A.

• Recruit and mentor top talent to build the next generation of sustainability leaders.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• BS in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline; professional registration preferred.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in EHS and sustainability consulting, with deep exposure to M&A transactions.

• Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar annual sales and winning strategic portfolios.

• Established relationships with private equity firms, corporate executives, attorneys, and investment bankers.

• Strong business acumen and ability to identify enterprise-wide solutions.

• Expertise in EHS and sustainability risks, liabilities, and cost estimation in transaction contexts.

Preferred:

• Recognized technical authority and marketplace reputation.

• Experience in energy, chemical, mining, power, or manufacturing sectors.

• Ability to lead global teams and drive innovation in deal advisory services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand strategic client relationships with corporates, private equity, and M&A law firms.

• Lead sales and delivery of ERM’s full suite of M&A Advisory services, including:

  • EHS and sustainability due diligence

  • Post-investment sustainability value creation

  • Post-merger integration

  • Infrastructure due diligence

  • Deal negotiation support

• Design and execute commercial strategies to achieve significant revenue growth.

• Provide high-level business value selling and strategic consulting advice.

• Manage complex, multi-site due diligence engagements and global project teams.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop emerging talent within ERM.

• Collaborate across ERM’s global network to deliver integrated solutions and drive innovation.

Why Join ERM as a Partner?

• Equity ownership and significant financial rewards.

• Influence ERM’s strategic direction and shape the future of sustainability in M&A.

• Opportunities to provide thought leadership on critical ESG challenges.

• A global platform to leverage your expertise and client relationships for meaningful impact.

Ready to lead the transformation of global transactions? Join ERM and make sustainability your legacy.

For the Partner, EHS ESG Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory position, the anticipated annual base pay is $195,000 – $274,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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