Corporate Counsel

Wabtec; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 165,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Corporate Counsel to serve as a senior legal advisor and strategic business partner, supporting Global Sourcing, complex commercial matters, and litigation. The role operates with independence and partners with senior leaders to manage legal risk while enabling business objectives.

The position emphasizes drafting and negotiating complex contracts, governance, and compliance, with bonus eligibility and relocation assistance as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience advising sophisticated corporate clients.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts (procurement, sourcing, supply, services, technology).
• Experience managing supplier-related disputes and litigation, including outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, governance, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise Global Sourcing on supplier relationships, contracting strategy, and risk mitigation.
• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
• Improve templates, playbooks, and CLM technology, and train business teams on contracting and risk.
• Advise on dispute strategy and handling outside counsel, including budgets and deliverables.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Business judgment

Ethical standards

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Active state bar membership

Tools

Contract lifecycle management systems

Harvey AI / legal tech tools

Job description

How will you make a difference?

The Corporate Counsel serves as a senior legal advisor and strategic business partner, primarily supporting Global Sourcing, complex commercial matters, and litigation and dispute resolution in Sourcing, while providing advice on corporate and governance matters. The role operates with a high degree of independence and judgment, partnering with senior business leaders to manage legal risk and enable business objectives through practical advice.

What will your typical day look like?

Commercial Contracting & Global Sourcing

• Serve as lead legal advisor to the Global Sourcing organization, advising senior leaders on supplier relationships, contracting strategy, and risk mitigation.
• Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements.
• Improve contract templates, playbooks, and contract lifecycle management technology, and train business teams on contracting and commercial risk.

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Advise leaders on dispute strategy, exposure, and settlement options, and apply lessons learned to contracts and templates.
• Select, direct, and oversee outside counsel, including scope, budgets, and deliverables, as applicable.

Educational Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

What do we want to know about you?

• 10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience advising sophisticated corporate clients in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts, preferably procurement, sourcing, supply, services, and technology agreements.
• Proven ability to act as a strategic legal partner to senior leaders, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Experience managing supplier-related disputes and litigation, including outside counsel.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial transactions, litigation, governance, and compliance.
• Sound business judgment, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards.
• Experience with legal technology and AI tools (such as Harvey AI) and contract lifecycle management systems is preferred.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on benefits offered, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available through Wabtec's benefits resources. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will employ only those legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable, and fitness for duty test, as applicable.

A strong internal candidate has been identified for this role; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $164900-235000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.