Lead Counsel Sustainability / ESG - Motion

Description

• Promote best practice sharing, collaborate cross-Business Area and ensure harmonized processes across the Motion Business Area.
• Design training materials and curricula related to Sustainability regulations; support Divisions in delivering training and guidance to the business.
• Lead the development of contract standards, templates, and guidelines in collaboration with the Division General Counsels, Corporate Center of Expertise, and other legal teams.
• Provide expert day-to-day legal advice and guidance on Sustainability regulations and compliance across the Business Area.
• Monitor regulatory trends and act as a recognized expert on sustainability law and compliance.
• Deliver timely legal support in critical situations, including geopolitical events with potential business impact.
• Ensure all contract templates comply with legal standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Review, draft, and support negotiation of contracts in partnership with Divisions and Legal Counsels.
• Support investigations of potential ESG breaches or incidents, including ABB’s Supplier Code of Conduct, and advise on any responses.
• Execute leadership in monitoring and reporting changes in law, regulation, guidance, legal risk, market developments and trends relating to Sustainability/ESG relevant to ABB Motion.
• Design and maintain a governance framework within the Motion Business Area to interpret and implement Sustainability and ESG regulatory requirements, defining clear processes and cross-functional responsibilities across L&I, Sustainability, GRPA, Finance, SCM, HR etc.
• Shape and support the sustainability and ESG legal strategy for the Motion Business Area and its Divisions, based upon multiple inputs, including the minimum requirements set by the Group.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the relevant Sustainability regulatory requirements are translated into applicable processes and contracts.

Requirements

• Strong advocacy and communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to navigate complex, high-pressure situations and balance competing interests.
• Master’s degree in law with substantial experience and interest in sustainability related topics.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, grounded in collaboration, transparency, and legal knowledge.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, ideally in a global, cross-functional environment - either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts at a global level.
• Fluent in English, with excellent presentation and networking capabilities.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance