In-House Counsel for Environmental Sustainability

1 week ago


Oakville, Ontario, Canada Veolia Full time

About Veolia

Veolia Group is a leading provider of environmental solutions with operations across five continents. With nearly 218,000 employees, we specialize in water, energy, and waste management.

Job Overview

This role offers a unique opportunity to join our team as an In-House Counsel for Environmental Sustainability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide commercially-minded legal services, draft and negotiate contracts, manage litigation, and advise on regulatory issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including customer and supplier agreements, procurement contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
  • Manage disputes and claims, including post-execution issues such as change orders, design defects, breach of contract, arbitration proceedings, and 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 legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on various legal matters.
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations with external parties.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a nationally recognized law school.
  • 5-7+ years of experience in commercial law, preferably at least 3 years in an in-house counsel role.
  • Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector is preferred.
  • Fluency in English language (with additional languages, specifically French or Spanish, a plus).

Estimated Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.


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