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A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education, and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. www.veolianorthamerica.com

Position Purpose: 

The Corporate/M&A Counsel reports directly to the SVP & Associate General Counsel – Corporate/M&A and Canada and requires an attorney with legal knowledge in strategic transactions and corporate functions, as well as a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and support senior management in achieving business goals.

The purpose of this role is to lead the company’s legal practice with respect to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and strategic investments; to ensure the company’s compliance with its formation documents, including with respect to board of directors functions, shareholder approvals, and related party transactions; to manage the company’s compliance with its debt covenants and other financing obligations.

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.

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.

Pay Range: $150000 to $175000 per year.

Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.