Legal Counsel

  • Full-time
  • Contract type: Standard

Company Description

Veolia is the global leader in optimized resource management. When it comes to managing utilities and resources, Veolia is the only company in the Middle East that works across the whole spectrum of environmental services - a unique service that we're proud of being able to provide. We're at the forefront of technology, creating innovative solutions to develop access to resources, preserve and replenish them. 

Job Description

To act as the operational legal support for projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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

  • To review all contract documentation included in tender documents and identify contractual/legal risks.
  • To propose clarifications and/or qualifications to the client’s tender documentation to comply with the VWT risk policy.
  • To advise and lead contractual negotiations with clients and potential partners,
  • To 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 General Counsel Middle East & Turkey with respect to legal matters.
  • To attend monthly meetings with Project Managers to keep both parties abreast of contractual/legal developments.
  • To anticipate and handle potential contractual/legal risks
  • To identify and prepare potential claims.
  • To follow up and settle claims & disputes and coordinate with our external lawyers. 
  • To draft legal notices when required to our Clients and Suppliers.

Qualifications

Job specifications

Qualifications: LL.M (Master in Law); Bachelor in Law
Experience : 5+ years 
Specific training: Preference in EPC contracts and FIDIC.

Reports to: Middle East - General Counsel

Additional Information

QHSE Commitments

  • Ensure the applicable QHSE Policies and standards/requirements/procedures are being applied and maintained
  • Liaise with the internal or external interested parties during the QHSE audits/inspections
  • Ensure that all the work activities at site/plant/project are controlled with the help of QHSE procedures, risk assessment (or LMRA) & the valid work permit
  • Ensure the implementation of customer satisfaction requirements 
  • Ensure to report Incidents (near misses, unsafe conditions, unsafe actions & etc.)
  • Keep the documented information as evidence ensuring the compliance to QHSE Management System

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.

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