Corporate Counsel

Wabtec•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•$164,900 - $235,000

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel serves as a senior legal advisor and strategic business partner, primarily supporting Global Sourcing, complex commercial matters, and sourcing litigation and dispute resolution, while also advising 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. The position leads legal support for Global Sourcing, including supplier relationships, contracting strategy, risk mitigation, and the drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements. It also improves contract templates, playbooks, and contract lifecycle management technology, and trains business teams on contracting and commercial risk. For disputes, the Corporate Counsel advises leaders on strategy, exposure, and settlement options; applies lessons learned to contracts and templates; and selects, directs, and oversees outside counsel as applicable. The role requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. The employer states that the position is eligible for a performance bonus and that relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. The position is regular.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree 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 in a law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
Significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with procurement, sourcing, supply, services, and technology agreements.
Experience with legal technology and AI tools, such as Harvey AI, and contract lifecycle management systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead legal advisor to Global Sourcing, 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.
Train business teams on contracting and commercial risk.
Advise leaders on dispute strategy, exposure, and settlement options.
Apply lessons learned from disputes to contracts and templates.
Select, direct, and oversee outside counsel, including scope, budgets, and deliverables, as applicable.
Provide advice on corporate and governance matters.