Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance Manager - North America

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: Houston State: Texas Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance Manager – North America Location: Houston, Texas, USA Reporting to: Vice President- General Counsel, Riks and Compliance Officer – Fuels We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded Legal Counsel, Risk & Compliance Manager to support the Fuels business across the United States and Canada. Based in Houston and reporting directly to the Vice President- General Counsel, Risk and Compliance Officer – Fuels, this role provides comprehensive legal, risk, compliance, and governance support and serves as a trusted adviser to management and operational teams. The successful candidate will combine sound legal judgment with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. The role requires responsiveness, independence, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear guidance for a fast-paced, international business. Key Responsibilities General Legal Advisory & Business Support Provide timely, clear, and pragmatic legal advice to the Fuels business across the United States and Canada. Advise management and operational teams on day-to-day legal matters, strategic initiatives, business expansion, and risk-based decision-making. Interpret applicable laws, regulations, policies, and contractual obligations and translate them into practical business guidance. Develop trusted relationships with business leaders and act as a proactive legal partner while preserving independent professional judgment. Commercial Contracts & Transactions Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer and supplier agreements, master services agreements, terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements, consulting agreements, leases, technology arrangements, and strategic partnerships. Support bids, tenders, proposals, procurement activities, and contractual risk assessments, including appropriate allocation of liability, indemnity, insurance, warranty, data protection, and termination risks. Promote consistent use of approved templates, Group Terms & Conditions, contracting policies, delegated authorities, and approval processes. Support corporate development, restructuring, integrations, joint ventures, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions as required. Corporate, Governance & Risk Management Advise on corporate law, entity management, governance, board and shareholder matters, delegated authorities, powers of attorney, and internal approvals for North American entities. Support the preparation, review, and maintenance of corporate records, resolutions, policies, governance documents, registrations, and required filings in coordination with relevant internal and external resources. Identify, assess, communicate, and help mitigate legal and compliance risks, maintaining appropriate escalation and reporting to senior management and Group Legal. S…

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