Director, Legal Operations

Job Description

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a highly motivated and detailed-oriented Leader to support Wabtec Legal organization and drive process, strategy, efficiency improvements and technology enhancements. The position will work closely with the Legal team and its business stakeholders, including law firms, vendors, business partners, HR, Sourcing, Finance and IT at all levels of the organization.

As the Director, Legal Operations, you will be key in identifying, transforming and managing processes and practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal and compliance team (« the Legal team ») and control costs; as well as primary responsibility for assessing and implementing AI tools as an integral part of the legal team's strategy and performance.

The ideal candidate is experienced with project management and process improvement, tech-savvy, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to juggle competing priorities with a collaborative, transparent, can-do approach across a wide range of projects and activities.

What do we want to know about you?

• BA/BS degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working in a global corporate environment
• Strategic capability with outside the box thinking skills
• Experience with growth stage companies and complex project management helpful
• Significant experience in technology change management, project management, business process management, and system implementation
• Proactive, entrepreneurial approach to solving problems and developing creative processes
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a growing legal team and cross-functionally with members at all levels of the organization, including executives, board members and investors
• A team player who can effectively work with and support other team members
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communications skills
• High attention to detail and dedication to excellence
• Comfortable working independently with general direction, handling ambiguity, prioritizing multiple projects, and managing up and across as needed to meet goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Tech savvy. Has some experience and strong interest in AI tools and utilization
• Proficient with Microsoft suite including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Adept at Power BI a plus
• Commitment to integrity and ethics
• Fluent in English with excellent vocabulary

What will your typical day look like?

This is a role that involves leading and supporting projects across the full range of subject matter supported by the Legal team. You must be able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs and must be proactive in identifying areas of need and generating action plans.

In the role of Legal Operations Director, you will:

• Assist in development and implementation of AI implementation, process improvement, and technology roadmap for the Legal Team, partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure those priorities become reality.
• Collaborate with Legal team members to identify areas of improvement for legal and compliance workflows and processes and propose and implement solutions.
• Establish vendor / outside counsel panel program and coordinate outside counsel billing process improvement and automation to manage vendors / outside counsel usage and spend with Wabtec Legal Organizations, including onboarding, e-billing, and payment processes.
• Coordinate process improvements and automation to support legal hold management, legal entity support, and document management.
• Stay abreast of latest legal technology developments and assess capabilities of solutions relevant to areas such as policy management, business process management, e-signature, board management, e-discovery, compliance management, and subsidiary management
• Contribute to the development of Legal and Compliance Department metrics to inform decision making and support senior leadership in developing operational strategies and best practices. Develop, implement, and iterate on appropriate metrics and benchmarking through data analytics to measure the Legal team's performance and efficiency
• Assist Legal team members with internal process guidelines and workflows as requested or as opportunities for improvement arise.
• Provide guidance on technology and systems to improve team efficiency in partnership with IT team and manage design, rollout, and training for new systems.
• Provide system and process training to new users, develop and maintain educational materials to the Legal team.
• Harmonize the contract management processes across the group, run day-to-day operations, support the administration of a Contract Life Cycle Management (CLM) tool, processing, signature, and storage of the contracts.
• Develop and orchestrate internal Legal Functional communications (e.g., newsletters, best practice sharing, etc.). Help manage Legal All Hands, retreats, etc.
• Provide leadership and / or support on other Legal initiatives and activities, as needed.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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 (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

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

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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