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This position reports to:
AU Head of Strategy & Sustainability__
In this dual role, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the Human Rights sustainability workstream while delivering expert legal guidance across the Automation divisions. You will partner closely with Group and Business Area Sustainability and Legal & Integrity functions, Division Sustainability Heads, and Division General Counsels to advance ABB’s sustainability and human rights objectives globally.
This position reports to the Head of Strategy and Sustainability for the Automation Business Area and has a functional reporting line to the Head of Integrity for the Automation Business Area.
This role is open globally, with a preferred location in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, or Europe.
Work model: hybrid (#LiHybrid)
Key responsibilities:
Lead ABB’s Human Rights workstream, including defining strategic priorities and establishing its governance framework in collaboration with the Sustainability Council and related functions.
Review and continuously enhance ABB’s Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence Frameworks to ensure ongoing alignment with the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGPs) on Business and Human Rights.
Provide strategic guidance across ABB businesses and functions to help identify, assess, manage, and mitigate human rights risks throughout global operations, supply chains, and commercial activities.
Assess and strengthen ABB’s Grievance Mechanism and Remedy processes in line with UNGP requirements and best practices.
Support engagement with external stakeholders, including investors and NGOs, on human rights-related topics.
Act as the central point of contact for Sustainability and ESG legal matters within the Automation Business Area, collaborating closely with Group functions and other Business Areas.
Provide strategic legal support on sustainability-related regulatory requirements across Automation divisions, including interpreting evolving regulations and translating them into practical processes and contractual requirements.
Serve as the subject matter expert on legal and integrity matters related to sustainability regulations across Automation, providing day-to-day legal advice and guidance to Legal & Integrity colleagues and divisional teams responsible for implementing sustainability requirements.
Design and deliver training materials and curricula related to Human Rights and Sustainability regulations.
Monitor emerging Human Rights and Sustainability trends, legislation, and regulatory developments, acting as a recognized expert in sustainability law, compliance, and governance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote best-practice sharing, fostering collaboration across Business Areas and divisions.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Law, with significant experience and a strong interest in Human Rights and Sustainability-related matters.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally gained in a global, cross-functional environment, either in-house or within a reputable law firm; experience with a leading management consulting firm (MBB) is considered an advantage.
Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, transparent, and business-oriented approach grounded in strong legal expertise.
Excellent advocacy, communication, and influencing skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to navigate complex, high-pressure situations and balance competing priorities effectively.
Fluent in English, with exceptional presentation, relationship-building, and networking capabilities.
Highly self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a dynamic international environment.
Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to quality.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Law
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience in a global, cross-functional environment (in-house or law firm)
- Experience with a leading management consulting firm (MBB)
- Expertise in Human Rights and Sustainability matters, including UN Guiding Principles and due diligence frameworks
- Experience assessing and strengthening grievance mechanisms and remedy processes
- Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent advocacy, communication, and influencing skills, written and verbal
- Fluent in English
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic international environment; highly self-motivated and proactive
- Demonstrates highest standards of integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and commitment to quality
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.
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