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Administrative Lawyer in Barcelona

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today

Veolia

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Experience
4+ years
Education
University degree

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Veolia is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Barcelona.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in roles dedicated to Administrative Law and Public Law.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law (or Degree + Master's in Law)
  • Experience in filing briefs and appeals in proceedings before public bodies.
  • Current registration with the nursing association.
  • Teamwork skills. 
  • Eagerness to learn, proactivity, and autonomy.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Be part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
  • Joining with an indefinite contract.
  • Flexibility and partial teleworking.
  • Professional growth within the organization.

What unites our entire workforce  is working with passion, enthusiasm and excellence so that our daily contribution is based on protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, working together to create a green and inclusive present.

¡If you want to be part of this team and join us in this great challenge, do not hesitate to apply for this offer! Are you up for it?

The role

  • Advisory services in Public Law with special dedication to tenders, water law, public services law, and public procurement.
  • Management of contentious-administrative processes.
  • Legal advice to all areas of the company.
  • Drafting all types of appeals against resolutions from public bodies, according to instructions from Management.
  • Attending to, handling, and following up on complaints and claims related to the activities under their charge.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

  1. Application

  2. Interview with HR

    With HR team

  3. Interview with your future manager

    With a future manager

    Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.

  4. Decision

  5. Onboarding

    Welcomed by your HR contact or manager and introduced to the teams.

About Veolia

Veolia is a global leader in optimized resource management, providing water, waste, and energy management solutions to municipalities and industries across more than 40 countries. With a workforce of over 200,000 employees, the company designs and implements services that help clients reduce their environmental footprint while improving operational efficiency. Veolia's activities span the entire water cycle, from treatment and distribution to wastewater management, as well as energy services and waste recovery.

In Spain, Veolia operates through several subsidiaries, including Aguas de Telde and Teidagua in the Canary Islands, and has a strong presence in regions like Catalonia, the Basque Country, and Madrid. The company is a major employer in the Spanish utilities and facilities management sector, with roles ranging from plant operators and maintenance technicians to engineers and project managers. For international professionals, Veolia offers opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical innovation, making it an attractive employer for those with engineering or operational backgrounds.

Founded
1853
Employees
200,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Zamudio and 5 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Veolia has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and operations in Madrid, Barcelona, the Basque Country, and the Canary Islands, offering a wide range of roles across the country.
  • The company is a global leader in water, waste, and energy management, providing international professionals with opportunities to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Veolia offers roles in both Spanish and English, and while Spanish is often required for client-facing positions, technical and engineering roles may be accessible to non-native speakers.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and ecological transformation, making it an attractive employer for professionals passionate about environmental impact.
  • Veolia provides extensive training and development programs, including internships and apprenticeships, which can be a good entry point for international candidates.

In their own words

About the company & team

As a benchmark for ecological transformation and a world leader in Environment, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

Veolia is a listed company, currently a world leader in the environmental sector.

 
We work mainly in three major areas: water💧, offering solutions in both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy 🔋improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industries, and cities.

Additional information

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

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