As environmental, social and governance issues take on increasing importance for companies doing business in Europe, lawyers with ESG expertise are in high demand, and firms are looking to stock their practices with specialists who can help them service this wave of business for clients.

But it’s not so easy. In Europe, law firms expect job candidates to come in the door already ESG logopossessing the specialized training and experience needed to contend with the increasingly complex and technical laws that govern the environment. There isn’t much room to learn on the job. The stakes are high—both for clients and for the planet.