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Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within its Water Technology Business, experienced professionals tackle complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description 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 meters of water every day.
Summary Of The Job As Corporate Counsel, you will be a strategic partner in our mission of resource preservation and environmental sustainability. You will provide commercially minded, high‑quality, timely legal services, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, manage litigation and disputes, advise on regulatory matters, and support project management to ensure compliance with applicable laws while mitigating legal risks.
Location This hybrid role can be based in any of the following locations, with 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote 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 commercial contracts (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, and arbitration proceedings or mediation processes
Provide 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 on a full spectrum of 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, drafting contract templates such as global framework and inter‑company agreements
Design and deliver legal training to the business
Conduct legal research and analyze 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 suitable for different contexts to maximize business results
High integrity, excellent business acumen and judgment; 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 advising on government contracts, including familiarity with FAR and DFARS
Soft Skills
Experience working across cultures and environments
Ability to navigate a matrixed global organization
Excellent interpersonal skills with the 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
Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player
Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade in decision‑making processes 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; ability to draft and negotiate in those languages
Prior experience in 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. It may vary based on individual knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal equity. Offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $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 and 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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Company Description Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within its Water Technology Business, experienced professionals tackle complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy to create a more sustainable future.
Job Description 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 meters of water every day.
Summary Of The Job As Corporate Counsel, you will be a strategic partner in our mission of resource preservation and environmental sustainability. You will provide commercially minded, high‑quality, timely legal services, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, manage litigation and disputes, advise on regulatory matters, and support project management to ensure compliance with applicable laws while mitigating legal risks.
Location This hybrid role can be based in any of the following locations, with 3 days on‑site and 2 days remote 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 commercial contracts (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, and arbitration proceedings or mediation processes
Provide 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 on a full spectrum of 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, drafting contract templates such as global framework and inter‑company agreements
Design and deliver legal training to the business
Conduct legal research and analyze 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 suitable for different contexts to maximize business results
High integrity, excellent business acumen and judgment; 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 advising on government contracts, including familiarity with FAR and DFARS
Soft Skills
Experience working across cultures and environments
Ability to navigate a matrixed global organization
Excellent interpersonal skills with the 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
Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player
Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade in decision‑making processes 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; ability to draft and negotiate in those languages
Prior experience in 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. It may vary based on individual knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal equity. Offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $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 and 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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