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This position reports to:
MOIM Division General Counsel__
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel and uphold the highest standards of integrity within 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.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Motion Business Area of ABB across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore markets.
Providing Legal & Integrity (L&I) related advice to ABB management and acting as an advisor to the business stakeholders.
Reviewing and negotiating contract, drafting commercial agreements and other contractual terms in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders and L&I team members, and overseeing contract management.
Monitoring legal affairs, including but not limited to litigation 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.
Qualifications for the role
Around 10 years of post-qualified experience in Australia with substantial exposure to international legal, commercial, digital and regulatory matters.
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
A generalist with ability to juggle multiple priorities including project work across business area, division, support/corporate functions and various assignments as needed.
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.
More about us
ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact?
Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
Skills Required
- Around 10 years of post-qualified experience in Australia with substantial exposure to international legal, commercial, digital and regulatory matters.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; 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 able to juggle multiple priorities including project work across business area, division, support/corporate functions and various assignments as needed.
ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.
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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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What We Do
ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com
