Corporate Counsel (7469)

Corporate Counsel
 

LOCATION: West Henrietta / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 7469 | JOB GRADE: 17 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Corporate Counsel

Position Summary:

This position is a key member of the Knorr-Bremse Rail North America business and its North America Legal Department supporting the company and its newly acquired conventional signaling business unit (“KB Signaling”).

Essential Functions:

• Developing strong partnerships with KB Signaling, North American rail business leadership, and internal clients to assist with executing its strategic and business plans while managing risk. 
• Supporting the legal functions for the KB Signaling operating unit, provide secondary support for the rest of the Knorr-Bremse Group's North American rail entities, and participate as a member of the KB North America and global KB Group Legal Department.
• Handling the review, drafting, and negotiating of all types of contracts, agreements, letters of intent, memoranda of understanding, leases, and licenses impacting various business areas, including project contracts, public procurement, and bid opportunities.  Identify and counsel on all applicable risk-shifting provisions on multiple contracts by KB Group guidelines, including principles of antitrust compliance. 
• Supporting KB Signaling and the North American rail operating units of Knorr-Bremse Group in establishing, administering, and training on comprehensive business and legal processes, particularly with respect to governmental and regulatory compliance requirements and programs of the KB Corporate Compliance Policies and organization.
• Supporting sourcing contracting processes, including assisting with drafting and negotiating supply contracts; support the drafting of standard PO terms and conditions; provide counsel and advice in evaluating disputes; and drive process for timely and cost-effective dispute resolutions.
• Providing counsel and advice to the KB Signaling and rail businesses in developing strategic relationships, including drafting and negotiating transaction documentation and supporting legal due diligence with respect to mergers and acquisitions and alliances with strategic partners as applicable.
• Coordinating internal efforts and direct outside counsel to efficiently and cost-effectively handle evaluation and management of litigation activities; manage approved litigation budgets.  Drive conflict resolution processes, including alternative dispute resolution as applicable. 
• Supporting HR labor and employment legal matters and HR compliance issues. 
• Supporting annual insurance and risk-management internal or external audits as applicable.
• Assisting in drafting/proposing, maintaining and updating business and Legal department policies and procedures for the KB rail organization.
• Additional responsibilities as requested or required.

 Knowledge:

•  Knowledge of general commercial contract law.  Familiarity with the legal risks and concerns related to the design and manufacturing processes used to produce mechanical components.
• Familiarity with managing general corporate governance, record books, drafting corporate minutes, preparing resolutions, etc.
• Familiarity with regulatory and/or internal compliance laws, policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with transit and freight rail industries and/or wayside signaling a plus.

 Experience:

•  5-10 years of broad-based legal experience as in-house counsel with a multi-national corporation and/or with a law firm with international practice.   Experience with manufacturing, transportation, and public bid law is a plus.
• Certificate of Licensure:  Member in current good standing with at least one state bar association.

 Skills: 

• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, global manufacturing and supply business environment that services the rail industry.
• Strong leadership, management, client service, mentoring, communication and interpersonal skills.
• As a member of a global Legal team, ability to function effectively with senior executives, operational and functional management and at all levels of the global organization.  
• Ability to provide sound legal and business judgment while driving the execution of multiple projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to distinguish relevant facts, assimilate and analyze supporting facts and apply legal principals to risk analysis and business options.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly translate into lay terms and effectively communicate legal advice that affects business opportunities and drives practical solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work and demonstrate a strong bias for action within a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, including and the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of various commercial contracts and agreements.  Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Deep experience with general commercial contract law. 
• Experience with public and private procurement bidding and contract processes.
• Experience managing litigation matters to resolution, outside counsel and budgets. 
• Experience with conflict resolution, mediation and arbitration matters. 
• Ability to manage internal compliance programs and reporting obligations as required.
• Ability to forecast and manage internal and departmental budgets as required.
• Ability to train business partners and leadership on applicable compliance, contracting, best practices and risk-shifting as applicable.
• Experience with general corporate antitrust matters and compliance.
• Experience managing or supporting in-house HR labor and employment matters a plus.
• Experience with mergers & acquisitions, divestitures and the management of due diligence and electronic data rooms a plus.
• Commitment to high standards of quality and ethical behavior.
• Proficiency with Microsoft® Office™ suite of products, including Word™, Outlook™, PowerPoint™ and Excel™.

Education:

 Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school, and currently admitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state required. 

Position Requirements: 

 Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as required.  Estimated travel less than 25%. 

• The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The base pay range for this role is $101,760 to $152,640 USD. The company reasonably expects to pay within that range, however, KB Rail North America considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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What does KB Signaling have to offer you? 
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays 

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.