Corporate Counsel

ABB

. Provide comprehensive legal advice and support for the fiduciary aspects of ABB's U.S.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,500 - $228,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities, with a strong focus on risk mitigation and legal operations optimization. Proficient in contract management, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the context of U.S. operations.

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Juris DoctorateActive Bar Admission10+ Years Corporate/Commercial Law ExperienceContract Review, Drafting, and NegotiationData Privacy and Protection Laws

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceFiduciary ResponsibilitiesMergers and AcquisitionsRegulatory FilingsContractor LicensingRisk MitigationProcess ImprovementComplianceData PrivacyCybersecurity

Soft Skills

Business-Focused Legal JudgmentCollaborationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Multinational ManufacturingCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyAntitrustU.S. Government Contracting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive legal advice and support for the fiduciary aspects of ABB's U.S. operations
Lead end-to-end Legal & Integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for all U.S. legal entities
Manage corporate secretarial services, regulatory filings, and contractor licensing
Advise the U.S. Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, strategic legal matters, mergers and acquisitions, and license-to-operate requirements
Oversee integrity investigations, government contracting compliance, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory certifications
Ensure alignment with internal audit, HSE, and risk management standards across business areas
Provide counsel on contracts, commercial agreements, and shared legal entity matters
Harmonize legal processes while supporting business-area-specific needs
Supervise paralegal staff
Collaborate with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence on IP, antitrust, and litigation topics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar admission
Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate/commercial law
Preferably experience in multinational manufacturing/corporate environments and/or top-tier law firms
Ability to manage fiduciary responsibilities and corporate governance within a decentralized organization
Business-focused legal judgment with experience in process improvement, risk mitigation, and optimization of legal operations
Proficiency in contract review, drafting, and negotiation; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate secretarial functions, including filings and compliance
Deep understanding of data privacy and protection laws, U.S. government contracting, contractor licensing, and related regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with finance, treasury, risk management/insurance
Preferred experience in antitrust, intellectual property, and IS/IT-related legal matters
Candidates must already have work authorization permitting them to work for ABB in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Choice between two medical plan options: a PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid; ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance)
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
11 paid holidays
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions
Short-term incentive plan/annual bonus