Veolia – Legal Intern – Oakville, ON

Company: Veolia

Location: Oakville, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 06:05:18 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionPart of Veolia Group, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions brings together experienced professionals in pursuit of the same goal: to solve the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, the environment and energy. We’re always looking for passionate and creative people to help us in this mission!Job DescriptionWe 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 contract repository system to improve document accessibility and organization.
● 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.Qualifications● Knowledge of legal terminology and concepts as used in commercial contracts● Proficiency in Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint)● Basic understanding of legal terminology and document typesEducation & Experience● Currently pursuing a degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related fieldRequired:
● Understanding of Legal and Contractual terms & Conditions
● Fluency in English language (French is a plus)Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.