Job Details

Position Reports To

MONM Division General Counsel

The work model for the role is

Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal advice and uphold the highest standards of integritywithin ABB. Each day, you will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. You will also showcase your expertise by effectively managing legal risks and fostering a culture of integrity across the organization.

You will be mainly accountable for

• Provide end-to-end legal support for project business activities, including EPC contracts from tender through negotiation, execution, dispute resolution, and closure.
• Advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders (commercial, sales, finance, HR, EHS, supply chain) to ensure compliance and protect company interests.
• Manage legal risk across diverse areas, including competition law, data privacy (GDPR), product liability, employment, investigations, claims, and litigation support in partnership with global legal teams and subject matter experts.
• Contribute to integrity initiatives and broader legal projects, supporting investigations, policy adherence, and participation in regional and global Legal & Integrity teams.

Qualifications for the role

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar admission and minimum 12 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with substantial exposure to international legal, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Expertise in contract law and negotiation, including EPC/project contracts, distribution agreements, government contracting, intellectual property, and digital law (SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, data privacy).
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, assess risk, and deliver practical solutions in complex environments.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, with experience in cross‑country, multicultural settings and capacity to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work independently while contributing to strategic legal initiatives and compliance frameworks.
• Generalist with ability to juggle multiple priorities including project work i.e. EPC, across BA / Division / Support in various assignments as needed.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the U.S.

While base salary is determined by such factors as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a short‑term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy‑up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.