Senior Legal Counsel

Alstom · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 mo ago

LegalFull-time

About the role

Take on a new challenge and apply your legal and contractual expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal support and expertise, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and mitigating legal risks to protect and advance Alstom's business activities. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including Procurement, management, and external counsel, while advising on contractual matters, managing claims and disputes, and delivering legal training to the Procurement community—and much more.

Responsibilities

Reviewing, preparing, and drafting contracts or other legal documents to ensure compliance with current legislation and appropriate risk management.
Providing accurate, relevant, and timely legal advice to stakeholders across the organization.
Managing claims, including advising on the nature of legal actions, pre-litigation, arbitration disputes, or other dispute resolutions.
Advising management on risks associated with strategic business issues and collaborating on the development and implementation of effective strategies.
Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, including the Alstom Code of Ethics.
Escalating critical legal issues to appropriate levels of management.
Communicating with and managing third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors.
Mitigating legal risks through the implementation of company policies and procedures.
Staying updated on legislative changes, particularly those impacting the business, procurement community, and railway industry.
Leading specific, high-stakes negotiations as requested by the VP Legal IP & Legal Procurement.

Requirements

JD degree is required.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm.
Preferably licensed to practice law in more than one jurisdiction (civil law and common law country).
Familiar with international contracts.
Very good knowledge of the law and of contract law.
Procurement activities knowledge.
Previous exposure to international practice through studies or work experience.
Knowledgeable of intellectual property.
Knowledge and expertise in the railway and/or infrastructure industries is preferred.

Qualifications

JD degree is required.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm.
Preferably licensed to practice law in more than one jurisdiction (civil law and common law country).
Familiar with international contracts.
Very good knowledge of the law and of contract law.
Procurement activities knowledge.
Previous exposure to international practice through studies or work experience.
Knowledgeable of intellectual property.
Knowledge and expertise in the railway and/or infrastructure industries is preferred.

Skills

JD degree is required.
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in an international business environment or law firm.
Preferably licensed to practice law in more than one jurisdiction (civil law and common law country).
Familiar with international contracts.
Very good knowledge of the law and of contract law.
Procurement activities knowledge.
Previous exposure to international practice through studies or work experience.
Knowledgeable of intellectual property.
Knowledge and expertise in the railway and/or infrastructure industries is preferred.

Benefits

All employees at Alstom receive:

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Flexible work arrangements.
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Health and wellness programs.
Employee resource groups.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is a full-time hybrid position, combining remote and in-office work.