Legal Counsel

About Veolia

Veolia aims to be  the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to “Resource the world” demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.

By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Resourcer, but you will also take part in providing complete solutions for water treatment. By innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and product recovery, we want to offer water related solutions suited for every application.  

At Veolia Water Technologies, Saudi Arabia, we are committed to empowering our employees, to make their own decisions and to make a real difference.

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Main tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• To review all contract documentation included in tender documents and discuss the potential risks with the line manager. 
• Support HR department with the labor requests.
• Draft required contractual documentation (consortium agreements, memorandums of understanding, joint venture agreements, subcontract agreements, purchase contracts, etc.).
• When awarded, to provide contractual guidelines for the execution of the Project.
• To assist with contract management duties by providing constant legal and contractual support to project managers.
• To prepare the legal reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel in the Middle East & Turkey with respect to legal matters.
• Attend meetings with the different department managers to assess their requests. 
• To anticipate and handle potential contractual/legal risks
• To review NDA’s and provide legal comments.
• To identify and prepare legal notices.
• To follow up and settle claims & disputes.
• Liaise with external lawyers when required.
• Liaise with the official authorities when required.
   

Qualifications: Bachelor in Law

Experience: 2 - 3 years

QHSE Commitments: 

•  Implementing the QHSE policies and ISO Procedures.
• Follow the always safe rules and coach your colleagues on the same
• Follow the road traffic rules while driving to and from home to work (fasten seat belt, maintain speed limits, never use mobile / eat/drink/smoke while driving, drive in a fit condition).
• Being responsible towards Veolia’s specific sustainable development commitments.
• Ensure to read the safety moments / Alerts / other information shared by the HSE Team.
• Before visiting any site, factory, and/or warehouse, make sure to inform the safety team to get the right induction and prepare LMRA and the needed PPE.
• Always maintain office safety such as keeping your files/papers in the correct place, keeping the drawers closed after use, arranging the electrical cables secured to avoid slips & trips, reporting any lost connections or damaged electrical components, and ensuring your office is clean and tidy
• Report to HR/HSE if you are facing stress, fatigue, any form of harassment, or bullying at the workplace.

Veolia Code of Conduct

•  Comply with applicable ethics and legislation referred to in Veolia Code of Conduct policy, particularly in the fight against corruption and influence peddling.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.