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Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 4 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Barcelona
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- English
- Required
- Other languages
- French
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
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Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Be part of a leading multinational company in the sector.
- Training during the first months.
- Permanent contract.
- Flexibility.
The role
What you'll do
- Comprehensive legal advice in public procurement processes and tenders:
- Comprehensive legal planning, coordination, and management of public tenders in which the company participates.
- Preparation of bids for public tenders: drafting Risk Notes, analysis of Tender Specifications, resolution of inquiries, continuous legal advice to the Business team during submission, information requests, award, contract formalization, and monitoring of execution.
- Preparation of claim documents and administrative and contentious-administrative appeals (special appeals in procurement matters, allegations, etc.).
- Support and coordination tasks regarding the relationship with Notaries in all matters relating to public deeds and minutes to be executed by the company.
- Monitoring and analysis of regulations on public procurement and regulated sectors applicable to the Group's activity (local, regional, state, and European levels).
- Support in the study of various files, drafting all types of civil and commercial contracts, and monitoring their execution; all with a clear orientation toward the Business. Among others, review of construction, service provision, and technical assistance contracts; subcontracts for works and services; lease agreements (business premises, personnel), confidentiality and collaboration agreements, etc.
- Support in routine corporate management (drafting Minutes, annual accounts, procedures at the Mercantile Registry and Notaries).
- Occasional collaboration in M&A operations and corporate restructuring.
- Legal advisory tasks in all the company's routine corporate activities: drafting Minutes of General Meetings and Board Meetings, review of annual accounts, and liaison with various public registries, especially the Mercantile Registry.
What can you contribute?
- Education: University Degree in Law and a Master's degree.
- Experience: At least 3 years in a law firm or company in matters related to the job description (experience in construction companies will be positively valued).
- Interest in Law and in delving deep into matters, being able to work in a team.
- Attention to detail and self-responsibility regarding assigned matters.
- Proactivity and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in office tools.
- Good oral and written expression in Spanish and English. Good knowledge of French will be positively valued.
- Valuable: Having completed internships in law firms, internal legal departments of companies, public administrations or bodies, or notary offices.
- Workplace: Barcelona
Hiring process
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 major areas: water💧, offering solutions for both urban and industrial management; waste ♻ transforming it into new resources, and energy 🔋improving efficiency and reducing consumption and emissions in buildings, industry and cities.
From our subsidiary Aquambiente, we are looking to hire a Junior Lawyer for our headquarters in the city of Barcelona.
Additional information
At Veolia, we know that professionals are the fundamental pillar of our corporate identity and our achievements. Therefore, we promote their integration through a firm commitment to equality between men and women, sharing our corporate culture, experience, and best practices.
What unites us as employees is the passion and excellence with which we work every day to protect the environment and ensure access to water. Together, we build a greener and more inclusive present.
If you want to be part of this team and take on this great challenge, don't hesitate to apply for this position!
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and values all applications without discrimination.
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