Director, Privacy Counsel

u 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.

• 3+ years of experience practicing law, with a focus on data privacy and cybersecurity.

• Privacy law experience in a global manufacturing 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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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$117,900.00-$168,000.00

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 mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://https://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.