Legal Counsel

Veolia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, seeks a curious and self-driven project lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our Asia legal team in Hong Kong. The role focuses on pioneering projects in water, waste and energy, reporting to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau.

Based in Hong Kong, you will review and negotiate major contracts, manage disputes, and coordinate external counsel and regulatory changes to support the Group’s sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE with international or multinational law firms or in-house legal department.
• Experience in M&A or transactional construction is preferred.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills for complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services for water, waste, and energy projects in HK and Macau.
• Review and negotiate EPC, BOT, DBOM, Services, and O&M contracts.
• Manage disputes, arbitration, and liaise with external counsel.
• Oversee due diligence and regulatory changes impacting the Group.

Skills

Contract drafting

M&A/Transactional

English & Mandarin drafting

Education

Hong Kong or common law qualification

Job description

Company: Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited

Veolia Hong Kong Holding Limited, part of the Veolia Group, leads in ecological transformation with innovative water, waste, and energy solutions. In 2025, Veolia served millions globally, driving sustainability with €44.39 billion in consolidated sales.

Location: Quarry Bay

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 focussed on waste management, carbon emissions reductions and advancing various circularity initiatives. The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel - Hong Kong & Macau.

Provide legal services in developing and implementing water, waste and energy projects in Hong Kong and 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 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.

Additional Information

Requirements

• Superior written and oral communication skills in both English and Mandarin Chinese, with particular emphasis on legal drafting;
• Fluency in Cantonese is a plus;
• 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 is a plus; and
• Curious, resourceful, proactive, enthusiastic and self-driven.
• Medical and Hospitalization Insurance
• Life Insurance

We offer an attractive remuneration package to the right candidate.

For more information about Veolia Hong Kong & Macau, please visit www.veolia.hk

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

Veolia Hong Kong & Macau 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.