Corporate Counsel

Job Summary about the area and the role:

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) 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. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.

At VWTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Summary of the Job

As our Corporate Counsel, you'll be more than just a legal advisor – you'll be a strategic partner in our mission of resource preservation and environmental sustainability. You'll 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. If you're ready to apply your legal acumen to make a tangible difference while working for a leader in water technologies, we invite you to join our team.Location: This is a hybrid role that can be based in any of the following locations working on-site, in the office, 3 days/ week, and working remotely 2 days/ week:Leonia, NJTrevose, PAMinnetonka, MNRichmond, VABoulder, COPlainfield, IL

Key CharacteristicsProvide support to the business to mitigate legal risksBusiness partnerStrong business acumenDuties & Responsibilities: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 documentsManage disputes and claims, including post-execution issues such as: Change orders, Design defects, Breach of contract issues, and Arbitration proceedings and mediation processesProvide close project management support to ensure smooth contract negotiation, execution and resolution of legal issuesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement risk mitigation strategiesOffer commercially minded, high quality, strategic and timely legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on a full spectrum of legal mattersRepresent the company in legal proceedings and negotiations with external partiesDevelop and maintain good relationships with external counselSupport the continuous improvement of legal operations projects and processes to promote efficiency, including the drafting of contract templates such as global framework and intercompany agreementsDesign and deliver legal training to the businessConduct legal research and analysis of laws and regulations that impact the businessHard Skills:Outstanding negotiation, drafting, and analytical skillsGood knowledge of dispute-resolution mechanismsAbility to work with key business partners and render legal analysis appropriate in different contexts in order to maximize business resultsHigh integrity and excellent business acumen and judgement. Ability to translate complex legal matters for non-legal audiencesExcellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracyNot 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)Soft Skills:Experience in working in different cultures and environmentsAbility to navigate a matrixed organization in a global environmentExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholdersAbility to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environmentA multi-tasker and project manager - able to set priorities and manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environmentAbility to contribute to the Legal Department as a team playerStrong presentation and negotiation skills, with ability to influence and persuade in decision-making processes both internally and externally