Senior Labor & Employment Counsel

ABB

. Manage all employment-related litigation, including litigation and settlement strategy, settlement negotiations, outside counsel selection, fees and costs, and liaison activities with ABB business units.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $191,300 - $306,080 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US Employment and Labor Law, with a strong focus on litigation management, compliance training, and strategic business partnership. Proficient in navigating complex legal frameworks and providing actionable legal advice to HR and management.

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Juris Doctor Degree10+ Years Experience In US Employment And Labor LawLitigation ManagementNegotiation SkillsCompliance Training Development

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Hard Skills

Employment Law ResearchLitigation StrategyUnion NegotiationInternal InvestigationsPolicy ReviewM&A TransactionsDue DiligenceRisk MitigationLegal GuidanceCompliance Audits

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsMulti-tasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

HR TechnologiesBehavioral AssessmentsDigital Assessments

Industry Keywords

ERISA StandardsFiduciary ActivitiesLabor ArbitrationsUnion Organizing CampaignsEmployment PoliciesCross-border ProjectsCorporate GovernanceEmployment ComplianceEEOCNLRB

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage all employment-related litigation, including litigation and settlement strategy, settlement negotiations, outside counsel selection, fees and costs, and liaison activities with ABB business units.
Formulate strategies for union contracts and participate in union negotiations as needed.
Manage union-related issues, including union avoidance, union organizing campaigns, and labor arbitrations.
Provide HR professionals and company management with legal advice on employment issues, agreements, restrictive covenants, state and federal employment laws, and employment decisions.
Perform labor and employment due diligence related to acquisitions.
Advise on internal investigations into code of conduct and human resources compliance issues.
Review and provide legal guidance on employment policies and procedures and update them as laws develop.
Keep HR professionals and company management informed about legal and legislative developments relating to employment and labor relations.
Oversee fiduciary activities for Benefit and Investment Committee matters to ensure conformity with ERISA standards.
Advise on emerging HR and L&E technologies, including digital and behavioral assessments, while mitigating organizational, reputational, and litigation risk.
Oversee legal administrative charges from external federal or state agencies, such as the EEOC and NLRB.
Manage and conduct mediations arising from external claims.
Provide employment-related compliance training and develop and present training programs.
Develop and execute “train the trainer” workplace compliance programs.
Identify potential risk or exposure and take actions to minimize it through audits, training, and policy reviews.
Ensure good corporate governance within the country, including structuring, drafting, and negotiation for M&A and divestiture transactions.
Act as a strategic business partner across all Business Areas and support regional strategy for Motion.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor Degree
At least 10+ years’ experience in US Employment and Labor Law
Additional Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Human Resources preferred
Prior litigation experience or extensive experience in managing litigation as an inhouse attorney
Technical ability to research, review and understand local, state and federal employment laws and how they relate to Company’s business operations
Strong people skills, including negotiations
Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Successful ability to multi-task
Strong organizational, collaborative and follow up skills
Work experience in a multinational environment and providing advice in relation to multi-jurisdictional/cross-border projects, including exposure to strategic business decisions
Willing to work flexible hours when necessary to connect with colleagues abroad
Ability to travel as needed
Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US

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)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Short-term incentive plan/annual bonus