Legal & Contract Management Co-op

Veolia is a worldwide leader in water recovery, treatment, and reuse. We design and supply a range of water systems, from food and beverage applications, to municipal water, to microelectronics ultrapure water and heavy industrial wastewater treatment. We serve more than 50,000 customers worldwide and treat more than 11 million cubic meters of water every day. We simply aim to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation across the world.

At Veolia, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to support our legal contract management department. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legal operations and document management within a corporate setting.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in legal operations and document management while working alongside experienced legal Contract Management professionals. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain a repository of artificial intelligence prompts and tools to help the team with contractual reviews.
• Utilize tools to create and streamline routine tasks.
• Organize and streamline the legal department's Google Drive, and database ensuring proper folder structure and file naming conventions.
• Manage day-to-day filing of legal documents, both physical and digital, to maintain an efficient and organized system.
• Coordinate and process various legal documentation, including:

• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Certificates of Insurance
• Contracts
• Lien Waivers
• Surety Bonds, Other relevant legal documents

• Assist in tracking document status, expirations, and renewals.
• Support the legal team with specific tasks as needed.

Hard Skills:

• Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts
• Knowledge and proficiency in using AI tools to help manage use of existing tools and to create tools to assist in administrative tasks.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Basic understanding of legal terminology and document types

Soft Skills:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field

Required:

• Understanding of Legal and Contractual terms & conditions
• Fluency in English language (French is a plus)
• Full-time availability for 12 months starting in May/June 2027

Preferred:

• Experience with document management systems

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build

stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be

an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with

competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Compensation:

• The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly bench-marked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $21.63 - $23.69 CAD

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure:

• We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status:

• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

****Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity. ****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

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