Legal Counsel

Company Description

Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource management. The Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them.

Job Description

We are seeking a curious and self-driven project lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Asia legal
team as part of a group at the forefront of addressing global sustainability challenges. This role,
based in Hong Kong, offers the opportunity to be involved in pioneering projects focused on
waste management, carbon emissions reductions and advancing various circularity initiatives. The
successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau and South
East Asia.

• Main Responsibilities
• Provide legal services in developing and implementing water, waste and energy projects in Hong
• Kong & Macau, including:
• ● reviewing and advising on public and private tender documentation;
• ● drafting, reviewing and negotiating project contracts with commercial teams (e.g. EPC,
• BOT, DBOM, Services Agreements, O&M contracts);
• ● conducting and supervising external lawyers in arbitration and litigation procedures
• involving the Group;
• ● advising on, drafting, reviewing and negotiating M&A contracts;
• ● conducting and supervising due diligence exercises;
• ● advising on and managing disputes;
• ● managing and coordinating appointment of external counsel and managing legal budget;
• ● advising on general corporate/commercial matters;
• ● advising on and supervising the implementation of major Group policies; and
• ● monitoring regulatory changes and advising management on the impact of such changes
• on the Group’s business.

Qualifications

● strong academic background and experience in complex contract drafting;
● 3+ years PQE with reputable international law firms or in-house legal department of
multinational corporations, preferably with M&A or transactional construction experience;
● Hong Kong or other common law jurisdiction qualification;
● superior written and oral communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with
particular emphasis on legal drafting
● fluency in Cantonese is a plus;
● experience in South East Asian projects an advantage;
● good knowledge of project structures and experience with project documents and
contracts is a plus;
● experience in projects in the water, waste or energy sectors preferable; and
● resourceful, proactive, enthusiastic and self-driven.

Additional Information

Remuneration packages will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties please apply with full curriculum vitae with Current & Expected Salary and Available Date.

Veolia China Holding Limited is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with personal/professional ties to Veolia business related company employees must disclose this information.

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

Veolia China Holding Limited is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.