Corporate Counsel

Overview

Strategic legal counsel handling contracts, disputes, compliance and risk for water tech.

Key Responsibilities

• contract drafting
• dispute management
• legal research
• risk mitigation
• project management
• legal training

Tasks

-Support the continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including the drafting of contract templates such as global framework and intercompany agreements -Manage disputes and claims, including post-execution issues such as: Change orders, Design defects, Breach of contract issues, and Arbitration proceedings and mediation processes -Develop and maintain good relationships with external counsel -Conduct legal research and analysis of laws and regulations that impact the business -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies -Represent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations with external parties -Offer commercially minded, high quality, strategic and timely legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a full spectrum of legal matters -Provide close project management support to ensure smooth contract negotiation, execution and resolution of legal issues -Provide support to the business to mitigate legal risks -Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to customer and supplier agreements, procurement contracts, MOUs/LOIs, confidentiality agreements and other legal documents -Design and deliver legal training to the business

Requirements

• bar license
• j.d.
• commercial law
• negotiation
• business acumen
• water tech

What You Bring

-Travel estimated at 20%, some international travel likely -French or Spanish speaking is a plus and the ability to draft and negotiate in those languages -Licensed to practice law -Strong business acumen -Ability to work with key business partners and render legal analysis appropriate in different contexts in order to maximize business results -A multi-tasker and project manager - able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment -Not essentials but highly regarded: experience in environmental compliance matters; or experience advising on government contracts, including familiarity with Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) -Commercial negotiations and transactional experience -Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders -Ability to navigate a matrixed organization in a global environment -Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills -5-8 years of experience in commercial law, preferably at least 3 years in an in-house counsel role -Good knowledge of dispute-resolution mechanisms -High integrity and excellent business acumen and judgement. Ability to translate complex legal matters for non-legal audiences -Experience in working in different cultures and environments -Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree -Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with ability to influence and persuade in decision-making processes both internally and externally -Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy -Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment -Prior experience in the water technologies or engineering sector preferred -Ability to contribute to the Legal Department as a team player -Bar member in good standing

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Benefits

-Disability Insurance -Paid Time Off -401(k) Plan -Life Insurance -Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1 -AD&D Insurance -Parental Leave -Flexible Spending &; Health Saving Accounts -Paid Holidays -Tuition Reimbursement

About Veolia North America

-Focuses on water, waste, and energy management through sustainable solutions. -Serves a wide range of industries, from residential to industrial and infrastructure projects. -Offers services like wastewater treatment, water recycling, energy management, and waste disposal, tailored to customer needs. -Specializes in sectors such as energy, utilities, and water, helping clients minimize their environmental impact. -Manages large infrastructure projects, including eco-efficient systems for municipalities and industries. -Works on notable projects including energy-efficient systems for commercial buildings, waste-to-energy facilities, and water reclamation systems. -Operates across multiple regions, addressing major environmental challenges.

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