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.

The desired location for this position is in our Pittsburgh, PA HQ office.

Who will you be working with?

Reporting to VP Legal, Compliance & Regulatory / Chief Privacy Counsel, the Senior Data Privacy Counsel will work collaboratively with other HR, Audit, Finance and other key stakeholders to appropriately document and respond to compliance issues.

How will you make a difference?

As a Legal/Compliance team member, you will be responsible for supporting various company-wide projects and initiatives addressing privacy and regulatory compliance risks. Successful candidates should have a good understanding of data protection principles, knowledge of privacy regulations, and experience in project management. The successful candidate will possess the ability to work independently and manage deadlines; have strong research, communication, and analytical skills; be thoughtful and strategic; enjoy working in a fast-paced environment; and advance a positive spirit of solution-oriented partnership and collaboration with internal clients, internal legal colleagues, and outside counsel.

What do we want to know about you?

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the state bar and in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on data privacy and cybersecurity.
• Privacy law experience in a Global Corporation (significant plus).
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop and implement data privacy policies and procedures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, IT, and legal, to ensure a unified approach to data privacy.
• Provide legal support to business units on all aspects of contract law with particular emphasis on privacy and cyber security requirements, to negotiate data processing agreements, and other privacy-related agreements.
• Conduct data privacy impact assessments (DPIA) and regularly review and update risk assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.
• Monitor relevant privacy and data protection laws and enforcement activities to ensure ongoing compliance, track emerging risks and assist with policy creation and other program materials.
• Serve as a point of contact for data privacy inquiries and requests from employees and external parties.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors to ensure their compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Educate and train employees on data privacy, information security, cybersecurity risks, and data protection principles and practices, in order to foster a culture of security and privacy within Wabtec.
• Advise business units in assessing and responding to data privacy risks related to relevant functions.
• Work with IT to develop and implement an information security framework for computer networks and data, including cybersecurity measures and response protocols.
• Lead the Legal response to data breaches, including investigation, mitigation, notification, and remediation.

General Legal/Compliance Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research, develop, support, provide legal advice on, and implement compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they align with local and international laws and regulations.
• Provide legal advice and support enterprise-wide training initiatives, to include providing training and guidance to company employees on compliance policies and procedures, fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Conduct ethics and compliance investigations, develop recommendations, and support resolutions under privilege.
• Provide legal advice to and work closely with various departments, including ESG, HR, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations, to ensure comprehensive compliance coverage.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may impact the company’s regulatory posture and compliance programs, provide legal analysis and guidance, and adapt strategies accordingly.

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

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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).

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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.