Veolia North America
About Veolia North America
Veolia in North America is a leader in environmental services, offering water, waste, and energy management solutions. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees at over 350 locations across North America.
Job Description Position:
Counsel, Litigation (Litigation Counsel). This role supports the Assistant General Counsel in managing litigation and disputes involving Veolia North America’s water, waste, and energy solutions businesses to achieve favorable outcomes and protect the Company’s interests. Responsibilities include investigations support, discovery handling, settlement negotiations, coordination with external counsel, and collaborating with senior leadership to align litigation strategy with business goals.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Assist in fact-gathering, strategy, and analysis in response to lawsuits, demand letters, and other threatened legal actions.
Oversee all aspects of litigation, including coordinating with external counsel, managing invoicing and budgeting, and supporting discovery efforts.
Work proactively across internal business units to identify and mitigate litigation risks.
Interact professionally with multiple stakeholders on complex legal matters.
Promote the Legal Department’s role as a strategic business advisor when engaging with senior leadership (think big picture across the VNA footprint).
Support the General Counsel on critical matters as they arise within the Company.
Adapt to an evolving regulatory and business environment.
Actively participate as a team member in Legal Department activities.
Qualifications Education / Experience / Background
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least 5 years of litigation experience (law firm or in-house).
Environmental or mass tort litigation experience is a plus.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Ability to collaborate effectively with other Legal team members.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional integrity to interface with employees at all levels.
Work responsibly and with integrity.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Licensed member in good standing of the state bar of New Jersey or Massachusetts.
Physical Requirements
Approximately 10% travel required; role covers multiple states and Canada.
Additional Information
Pay Range:
$170,000 to $190,000 per year.
Benefits:
Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health/dental/vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and an employer-sponsored 401(k). Salary and benefits for represented employees are set by their collective bargaining agreements.
Sick leave, holidays, and vacation details provided; eligible for up to 15% annual performance bonus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: Salary, compensation, and benefits information accurate as of posting date; Company may modify information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Job Attributes
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Legal
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Veolia in North America is a leader in environmental services, offering water, waste, and energy management solutions. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees at over 350 locations across North America.
Job Description Position:
Counsel, Litigation (Litigation Counsel). This role supports the Assistant General Counsel in managing litigation and disputes involving Veolia North America’s water, waste, and energy solutions businesses to achieve favorable outcomes and protect the Company’s interests. Responsibilities include investigations support, discovery handling, settlement negotiations, coordination with external counsel, and collaborating with senior leadership to align litigation strategy with business goals.
Primary Duties / Responsibilities
Assist in fact-gathering, strategy, and analysis in response to lawsuits, demand letters, and other threatened legal actions.
Oversee all aspects of litigation, including coordinating with external counsel, managing invoicing and budgeting, and supporting discovery efforts.
Work proactively across internal business units to identify and mitigate litigation risks.
Interact professionally with multiple stakeholders on complex legal matters.
Promote the Legal Department’s role as a strategic business advisor when engaging with senior leadership (think big picture across the VNA footprint).
Support the General Counsel on critical matters as they arise within the Company.
Adapt to an evolving regulatory and business environment.
Actively participate as a team member in Legal Department activities.
Qualifications Education / Experience / Background
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least 5 years of litigation experience (law firm or in-house).
Environmental or mass tort litigation experience is a plus.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
Ability to collaborate effectively with other Legal team members.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple complex matters simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional integrity to interface with employees at all levels.
Work responsibly and with integrity.
Required Certification / Licenses / Training
Licensed member in good standing of the state bar of New Jersey or Massachusetts.
Physical Requirements
Approximately 10% travel required; role covers multiple states and Canada.
Additional Information
Pay Range:
$170,000 to $190,000 per year.
Benefits:
Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, health/dental/vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering, and an employer-sponsored 401(k). Salary and benefits for represented employees are set by their collective bargaining agreements.
Sick leave, holidays, and vacation details provided; eligible for up to 15% annual performance bonus.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: Salary, compensation, and benefits information accurate as of posting date; Company may modify information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Job Attributes
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Legal
We are unable to reuse unrelated postings or extraneous career suggestions in this description. Referrals may increase visibility for interviews.
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