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Legal Trainee - Corporate Legal Department

On-site in Zamudio·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Veolia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Zamudio
Contract: Internship contract, full-time hours
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law (essential in order to sign an internship agreement).
Experience: No previous experience required (entry-level training position).

Nice to have

Having completed previous internships in:
- Law firms
- Notary offices
- In-house legal departments of companies
- Public administrations or bodies

The role

Provide strategic support to the legal department of a leading multinational. The position is designed to acquire solid practical experience in legal advisory, with a clear business orientation.

What you'll do

Key Responsibilities

Public Tenders (Administrative Law): Comprehensive support in the company's participation in public tenders. Includes analysis of tender specifications, direct advisory to the business, drafting of risk notes, and preparation of appeals.
Commercial Contracting (Civil/Commercial Law): Exhaustive drafting and review of key contracts for daily activity (works, services, leases, and non-disclosure agreements / NDAs).
Procedural Management: Coordination, promotion, and continuous monitoring of administrative files, submitted commercial offers, signed contracts, and ongoing claims.

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
Website: veolia.com

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.

Additional information

Internship Agreement.
Flexible working hours
Flexible compensation: medical insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transport cards… among others!
Be part of a leading organization in the environmental sector

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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