Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions
Corporate Counsel
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, Feasterville-Trevose, Pennsylvania, United States
Corporate Counsel
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. In its Water Technology Business, the company designs and implements solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration.
Veolia Water Tech (VWT) 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.
Job Summary As our Corporate Counsel, you will be more than just a legal advisor – you will be a strategic partner in our mission of resource preservation and environmental sustainability. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to provide commercially minded, high‑quality, strategic, and timely legal services, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, manage litigation and disputes, advise on regulatory issues, and provide vital project‑management support to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while mitigating legal risks.
Location
Leonia, NJ
Trevose, PA
Minnetonka, MN
Richmond, VA
Boulder, CO
Plainfield, IL
This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of the listed locations: 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote per week.
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, arbitration proceedings, 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 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 continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including drafting contract templates such as global framework 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 essentials 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.
Multi‑tasker and project manager – able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively.
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.
Qualifications 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 ability to draft and negotiate in those languages.
Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector preferred.
Required Certification/Licenses/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 $123,000 – $150,000 USD, and offers will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity.
Annual Incentive Plan Bonus 10% of base salary.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (starting Day 1)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Information As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
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Veolia Water Tech (VWT) 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.
Job Summary As our Corporate Counsel, you will be more than just a legal advisor – you will be a strategic partner in our mission of resource preservation and environmental sustainability. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to provide commercially minded, high‑quality, strategic, and timely legal services, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, manage litigation and disputes, advise on regulatory issues, and provide vital project‑management support to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while mitigating legal risks.
Location
Leonia, NJ
Trevose, PA
Minnetonka, MN
Richmond, VA
Boulder, CO
Plainfield, IL
This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of the listed locations: 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote per week.
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, arbitration proceedings, 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 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 continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including drafting contract templates such as global framework 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 essentials 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.
Multi‑tasker and project manager – able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively.
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.
Qualifications 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 ability to draft and negotiate in those languages.
Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector preferred.
Required Certification/Licenses/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 $123,000 – $150,000 USD, and offers will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity.
Annual Incentive Plan Bonus 10% of base salary.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (starting Day 1)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Information As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
Seniority level Associate
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Legal
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