Legal Counsel

At **ABB**, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. **This position reports to:** Division General Counsel & Head of Contract Management IAPI \_\_ **Your role and responsibilities** In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel as a business partner and uphold and foster the highest standards of integrity within ABB. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. You will also effectively and pragmatically manage legal risks. The work model for the role is hybrid in Eastern/Central US time zone. You should be available for travel to customer meetings and to ABB offices. #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Process Industries division of the ABB Automation business area in the United States. Main stakeholders are sales, project management, supply chain, functions etc. in the Pulp, Paper & Fiber, Metals & Power Conversion and Materials & Mining business lines. **You will be mainly accountable for:** - Reviewing and negotiating contracts, drafting commercial agreements and other contractual terms in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders and team members, and collaborating with contract management. - Monitoring legal affairs, including but not limited to litigations and activity reports and occupying a seat at the table on local strategic business matters. - Ensuring good corporate governance (including structuring, drafting, and negotiation) in your area of accountability within the country, with respect to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / divestiture transactions. - Supporting in anticipating future business and legal opportunities and challenges and developing appropriate strategies to address them. *Our team dynamics* Our high performing, dynamic and talented teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems in a solution orientated way. Being part of our legal team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. **Qualifications for the role** - You enjoy working as part of a full-service team integrated into our business. - Willingness to work with AI and in a digitally enabled environment. - You are passionate about law in a practical and solution orientated way with out-of-the- box thinking. You are captivated by technology and want to work collaboratively as a true business partner. - Degree in law from an established US university. Law firm experience and In-house experience preferred. - You are at ease communicating in English. French and/or German helpful. - You hold current bar admission valid in a US State. - Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. **What's in it for you?** We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant,…