Corporate Counsel

1 month ago

MA United States Veolia Environnement SA Full time
About Veolia North America

Veolia North America is a subsidiary of Veolia Group, offering a comprehensive range of water, waste, and energy management services. With over 10,000 employees across North America, we help commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers achieve their sustainability goals.

Job Description

Position Purpose: The Corporate/M&A Counsel will report directly to the SVP & Associate General Counsel - Corporate/M&A and Canada. This role requires an attorney with expertise in strategic transactions and corporate functions, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams and support senior management in achieving business goals.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Legal Department's mergers, acquisitions, and investments practice, including negotiating and drafting (or overseeing the drafting of) term sheets and definitive deal documents.
  • Manage the Company's diligence and disclosure processes, both with respect to company acquisitions and potential new investments in the company.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and covenants with respect to the Company's debt, including advising on disclosures.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate obligations and applicable regulations, such as Board of Directors functions, shareholder approvals, and related party transactions.
  • Work cooperatively and productively with the Company's finance team, business development team, and other company personnel to ensure efficient, effective deal structures and compliant disclosures.
  • Assume a leadership role in communicating and negotiating with external parties (e.g., regulators, external counsel, and public authorities), creating relations of trust.
  • Maintain an investment playbook to guide company personnel and advisors in mergers, acquisitions, and strategic investments, and a brief instructional sheet on required board, shareholder, and related party approvals for use by company personnel.
  • Research and evaluate risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
  • Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
  • Remain current in evolving legal standards and business structures regarding the foregoing responsibilities.

This is a hybrid role.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background:

  • Juris Doctor Degree from a nationally recognized law school.
  • 5+ years in a major law firm or complex corporate environment with M&A experience strongly preferred.
  • Prior experience as in-house counsel preferred.
  • Experience with regulatory matters preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outstanding skills leading negotiations and drafting documentation for sophisticated commercial transactions, including credit documentation, acquisition and joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and complex service and outsourcing contracts.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision on time-sensitive projects while executing transactions and projects.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Significant experience supporting operations or a P&L line of business.
  • Significant experience working with senior business leaders and boards of directors.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to contribute to Legal Department as a team player.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training:

  • Licensed to practice law and bar member in good standing.

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