Wabtec Diversity & Inclusion Legal Fellowship Program

Wabtec; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a fellow to join the Legal team, gaining exposure to multiple areas of practice and interaction with corporate executives and internal/external counsel. A mentor will guide your in-house legal work, with responsibilities including reviewing agreements, researching data, and updating repositories.

You will observe dynamics of the legal team, engage with executives, and participate in training, meetings, and process-improvement initiatives relevant to business needs.

Qualifications

• Law degree and in good in standing with state bar.
• Expected graduate of one of our partnered law firms for this program.
• GPA greater than or equal 3.0/4.0 overall.
• Authorized to work in one's country full-time without restrictions.
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, updating Powers of Attorney; Non-Disclosure Agreements; leases, first-level review of agreements
• Research and collect data
• Review legislative trends including updating advice obtained from external counsel and communicate these to the legal team and implement an early warning system
• Update manual and digital repositories with latest materials
• Promote frequent use of repositories to ensure user awareness of key information and documents
• Schedule, coordinate and/or attend legal meetings, trainings and events
• Support the legal team in process improvement initiatives, in line with current business challenges
• Undertake and arrange training on the materials prepared for the benefit of the business and perform other ad-hoc activities as required

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Law degree

Job description

Who will you be working with?

The fellow will have exposure to several areas of practice depending on the needs of the Wabtec Legal team during that period. The fellow will also have the opportunity to observe the dynamics of the Wabtec Legal team, engage with corporate executives from various functional departments, and interact with lawyers across the team and outside counsel. The fellow will have a designated mentor within the legal department who will provide guidance and constructive feedback regarding in-house legal work.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the legal team group/division, you will be responsible for various internal legal matters, in addition to matters involving US law. You will engage with corporate executives from various functional departments and interact with lawyers across the team and outside counsel.

• Reviewing, updating Powers of Attorney; Non-Disclosure Agreements; leases, first-level review of agreements
• Research and collect data
• Review legislative trends including updating advice obtained from external counsel and communicate these to the legal team and implement an early warning system
• Update manual and digital repositories with latest materials
• Promote frequent use of repositories to ensure user awareness of key information and documents.
• Schedule, coordinate and/or attend legal meetings, trainings and events
• Support the legal team in process improvement initiatives, in line with current business challenges
• Undertake and arrange training on the materials prepared for the benefit of the business and perform other ad-hoc activities as required

What do we want to know about you?

• Law degree and in good in standing with state bar
• Expected graduate of one of our partnered law firms for this program
• GPA greater than or equal 3.0/4.0 overall
• Authorized to work in one's country full-time without restrictions
• Ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks and work to meet deadlines’

What will your typical day look like?

• Reviewing, updating Powers of Attorney; Non-Disclosure Agreements; leases, first level review of agreements.
• Research and collect data.
• Review legislative trends including updating advice obtained from external counsel and communicate these to the legal team and implement early warning system.
• Update manual and digital repositories with latest materials
• Promote frequent use of repositories to ensure user awareness of key information and documents.
• Schedule, coordinate and/or attend legal meetings, trainings and events.
• Support the legal team in process improvement initiatives, in line with current business challenges.
• Undertake and arrange training on the materials prepared for the benefit of the business and perform other ad-hoc activities as required.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are 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.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 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.

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