Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
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Base pay range $123,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Job Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Job Summary Veolia Water Tech (WT) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic metres of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.
Location This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of the following locations, working on‑site in the office 3 days per week and remotely 2 days per week:
Leonia, NJ
Trevose, PA
Minnetonka, MN
Richmond, VA
Boulder, CO
Plainfield, IL
Key Characteristics
Provide support to the business to mitigate legal risks
Business partner
Strong business acumen
Duties & Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer and supplier agreements, procurement contracts, MOUs/LOIs, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents
Manage disputes and claims, including post‑execution issues such as change orders, design defects, breach of contract issues, and arbitration and mediation processes
Provide close project‑management support to ensure smooth contract negotiation, execution and resolution of legal issues
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Offer commercially minded, high‑quality, strategic and timely legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a full spectrum of legal matters
Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations with external parties
Develop and maintain good relationships with external counsel
Support the continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including drafting contract templates such as global frameworks and intercompany agreements
Design and deliver legal training to the business
Conduct legal research and analysis of laws and regulations that impact the business
Hard Skills
Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
Good knowledge of dispute‑resolution mechanisms
Ability to work with key business partners and render legal analysis appropriate in different contexts to maximize business results
High integrity and excellent business acumen and judgement; ability to translate complex legal matters for non‑legal audiences
Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Not essential but highly regarded: experience in environmental compliance matters; or experience advising on government contracts, including familiarity with FAR and DFARS
Soft Skills
Experience working in different cultures and environments
Ability to navigate a matrixed organization in a global environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
A multi‑tasker and project manager – able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player
Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with ability to influence and persuade in decision‑making processes both internally and externally
Education & Experience
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
5–8 years of experience in commercial law, preferably at least 3 years in an in‑house counsel role
Commercial negotiations and transactional experience
Nice to have
French or Spanish speaking is a plus and the ability to draft and negotiate in those languages
Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector preferred
Required Certification / Licences / Training
Licensed to practice law
Bar member in good standing
Working Conditions
Travel estimated at 20%; some international travel likely
Compensation The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute; offers may be lower or higher depending on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions as well as internal peer equity. $123,000.00‑150,000.00 USD
Annual Incentive Plan Bonus 10%
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Information We are proud of our diverse and inclusive team, and are committed to continuing to foster a work environment that celebrates and values diversity. We believe that the diverse perspectives and experiences brought by our team members contribute to our success and drive innovation. Come be part of something special – start your journey today!
EEO Statement Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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Base pay range $123,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr
Job Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
Job Summary Veolia Water Tech (WT) is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic metres of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.
Location This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of the following locations, working on‑site in the office 3 days per week and remotely 2 days per week:
Leonia, NJ
Trevose, PA
Minnetonka, MN
Richmond, VA
Boulder, CO
Plainfield, IL
Key Characteristics
Provide support to the business to mitigate legal risks
Business partner
Strong business acumen
Duties & Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer and supplier agreements, procurement contracts, MOUs/LOIs, confidentiality agreements, and other legal documents
Manage disputes and claims, including post‑execution issues such as change orders, design defects, breach of contract issues, and arbitration and mediation processes
Provide close project‑management support to ensure smooth contract negotiation, execution and resolution of legal issues
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
Offer commercially minded, high‑quality, strategic and timely legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a full spectrum of legal matters
Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations with external parties
Develop and maintain good relationships with external counsel
Support the continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including drafting contract templates such as global frameworks and intercompany agreements
Design and deliver legal training to the business
Conduct legal research and analysis of laws and regulations that impact the business
Hard Skills
Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills
Good knowledge of dispute‑resolution mechanisms
Ability to work with key business partners and render legal analysis appropriate in different contexts to maximize business results
High integrity and excellent business acumen and judgement; ability to translate complex legal matters for non‑legal audiences
Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
Not essential but highly regarded: experience in environmental compliance matters; or experience advising on government contracts, including familiarity with FAR and DFARS
Soft Skills
Experience working in different cultures and environments
Ability to navigate a matrixed organization in a global environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
A multi‑tasker and project manager – able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player
Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with ability to influence and persuade in decision‑making processes both internally and externally
Education & Experience
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
5–8 years of experience in commercial law, preferably at least 3 years in an in‑house counsel role
Commercial negotiations and transactional experience
Nice to have
French or Spanish speaking is a plus and the ability to draft and negotiate in those languages
Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector preferred
Required Certification / Licences / Training
Licensed to practice law
Bar member in good standing
Working Conditions
Travel estimated at 20%; some international travel likely
Compensation The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute; offers may be lower or higher depending on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions as well as internal peer equity. $123,000.00‑150,000.00 USD
Annual Incentive Plan Bonus 10%
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Information We are proud of our diverse and inclusive team, and are committed to continuing to foster a work environment that celebrates and values diversity. We believe that the diverse perspectives and experiences brought by our team members contribute to our success and drive innovation. Come be part of something special – start your journey today!
EEO Statement Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
Industries Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting
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