Head of Contracts - ABB Motion

Description

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and guidance on Contracts and Nuclear across the Business Area.
• Shape and support the contract strategy for the Motion Business Area and its Divisions.
• Ensure the function is well-organized, staffed, and developed in line with HR policies, fostering growth for both ABB and its employees.
• Act as Nuclear expert within the Motion Business Area.
• Review, draft, and support negotiation of Contracts in partnership with Business Area, Divisions and Legal Counsels.
• Maintain external awareness of legal trends and act as a recognized expert in the field. Promote best practice sharing and ensure harmonized processes across Motion Business Area.
• Deliver timely legal support in critical situations, including geopolitical events with potential business impact.
• Lead the development of contract standards, templates, and guidelines in collaboration with the Global General Counsel, Division General Counsels, Corporate Centers of Expertise and other legal teams.
• Design training materials and curricula related to Contracts; support Divisions in delivering training and guidance to the business.
• Ensure all contract templates comply with legal standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement of contractual model clauses.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience, ideally in a global, cross-functional environment - either in-house or at a reputable law firm with a focus on Contracts.
• Fluent in English, with excellent presentation and networking capabilities.
• Embracing diversity and inclusion, with experience working across cultures.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts at a global level.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• 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 deep expertise in contract law, nuclear law and legal terminology.
• Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, grounded in collaboration, transparency, and legal knowledge.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance