The English-language job board for Spain

Junior Corporate Lawyer

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Veolia

395 open roles

Apply

Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
English: Required
Education: University degree

Visa options

The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.

Find jobs with visa support

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Previous Experience: Having experience in law firms, notary offices, in-house legal departments, or in public administrations or bodies.
Education: Degree in Law and Master's in Legal Practice.
Languages: Good oral and written expression in Spanish and English; French (valuable).
Competencies: Interest in Law, rigor in delving into matters, proactivity, problem-solving ability, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

Providing experience or support in the following functions will be considered a differentiating plus:
Tenders and the Public Sector: Support in the planning, coordination, and preparation of bids for public tenders. Collaboration in the drafting of Risk Notes, resolution of queries regarding Tender Specifications, information requests, contract signing, and monitoring of its execution.
Regulatory Analysis and Appeals: Monitoring and analysis of international, EU, state, regional, or local regulations. Support in the preparation of claim documents and appeals (via administrative and contentious-administrative routes).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract.
Being part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
Development and training opportunities.
Company vehicle.

What unites us as Agbar employees is working with passion and excellence to contribute every day to protecting the environment and guaranteeing access to water, building, together, 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!

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

The role

We are looking for a Junior Lawyer to join our Corporate Legal Department. Your main function will be to collaborate and provide support to the legal department. This position will allow you to acquire solid practical experience in advising the various companies within the Group and to develop professionally with a clear business orientation.

What you'll do

Commercial, Corporate, and Contract Law: Support in the maintenance of corporate books, drafting of Board and Shareholders' Meeting Minutes, review and filing of annual accounts, and liaison with public registries (especially the Mercantile Registry).
Notary and Compliance Management: Coordination and liaison with Notaries for the execution of public deeds and minutes. Support in internal reporting and monitoring of the Group's internal policies.
Contractual Advisory: Support in the study of files, drafting, and monitoring the execution of all types of civil and commercial contracts with a business orientation.
Support in M&A Operations: Collaboration in corporate restructurings, review of due diligence, share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, or the transfer of business lines.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews

Application
Interview with HR
With HR team
Interview with your future manager
With a future manager
Discuss the position and show your qualifications; in person or by video.
Decision
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 leader in ecological transformation, at Veolia we offer solutions for the efficient management of water, waste, and energy activities, driving the sustainable development of cities, industries, and agriculture.

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

All open roles at Veolia