Senior Corporate Counsel - Global Sourcing & Strategy

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

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.