Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

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.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.