Senior Corporate Counsel — Global Sourcing & Contracts

Wabtec Corporation

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 165,000 - 235,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health, welfare and retirement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Corporate Counsel to act as a senior legal advisor and strategic business partner, primarily supporting Global Sourcing, complex commercial matters, and litigation and dispute resolution. The role operates with independence and judgment, partnering with senior leaders to manage risk and enable business objectives through practical advice.

The role covers leading drafting and negotiation of complex contracts, improving templates and lifecycle management, and training

Qualifications

10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience advising sophisticated corporate clients in a law firm and/or in-house setting.
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, governance, and compliance.
Sound business judgment, strong negotiation and communication skills, and commitment to ethics.

Responsibilities

Lead as the senior legal advisor to Global Sourcing, advising on supplier relationships, contracting strategy, and risk mitigation.
Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements; improve templates and lifecycle management processes; train teams on contracting risk.
Advise on dispute strategy, manage outside counsel, and oversee budgets and deliverables.