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
10+ years
fluent english
master’s degree
contract law
negotiation
stakeholder management
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
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
A global technology leader with a rich history of innovation.
Focuses on electrification, automation, robotics, and digitalization for global industries.
Delivers solutions to improve productivity, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
A key player in sectors like utilities, transportation, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Notable projects include electrification of rail networks, automation in factories, and energy-efficient grid solutions.
Continues to lead in integrating cutting-edge technologies, combining the digital and physical worlds.
Culture + Values
Customer orientation
Innovation
Collaboration
Sustainability
Integrity
Accountability
Environment + Sustainability
Sustainability at the core of business model
Reduction of CO2 emissions in operations and supply chain
Committed to renewable energy
Energy efficiency solutions for customers
Increased use of recycled materials in products
Support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Inclusion & Diversity
Partnerships with global organizations to promote inclusion
Focused efforts on empowering women in technical fields
Promotion of a culture of respect and equal opportunity