Country Corporate Counsel - US

ABB; South Carolina; Remote; USD 143,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options (PPO/HDHP)

Company paid life insurance

Long-term disability and other cover

Paid holidays

401k with company contributions

Employee stock plan (ESAP)

Parental leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking a senior in-house attorney to lead fiduciary oversight and corporate governance for the United States, ensuring regulatory compliance and ethical operations across entities.

The role advises senior leadership on governance, risk, and strategic legal matters, including M&A, regulatory certifications, and contractor licensing, while coordinating with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from a US law school and active bar admission.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably in multinational manufacturing or top-tier law firms.
• Proven ability to manage fiduciary responsibilities and corporate governance in a decentralized org.
• Strong business-focused legal judgment with process improvement and risk mitigation experience.
• Proficiency in contract review, drafting, negotiation, and M&A; corporate secretarial functions.
• Deep understanding of data privacy, US government contracting, contractor licensing, and related regulation.
• Familiarity with finance, treasury, risk management/insurance; antitrust, IP, and IS/IT law helpful.
• Candidates must have US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end fiduciary oversight, governance, and compliance for US entities.
• Advise the US Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance and risk matters.
• Oversee integrity investigations, government contracting compliance, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Provide cross-functional legal support on contracts, commercial agreements, and entity matters.

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

MONM Division General Counsel

The work model for the role is:

Remote

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the fiduciary aspects of ABB's operations in the United States, leveraging your expertise in corporate law, compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management. Responsible for making required corporate legal filings, mitigating legal risks, facilitating corporate governance, supporting the Country Holding Officer and their respective reports, and driving business growth and operational speed and agility while maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Legal & Fiduciary Oversight: Lead end-to-end accountability for Legal & Integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for all U.S. legal entities, including corporate secretarial services, regulatory filings, and contractor licensing.
• Strategic Legal Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to the U.S. Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic legal matters impacting business operations, mergers & acquisitions, and “license to operate” requirements.
• Compliance & Integrity Leadership: 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 all business areas.
• Cross-Functional Legal Support: Provide expert counsel on contracts, commercial agreements, and shared legal entity matters; harmonize legal processes while supporting BA-specific needs; supervise paralegal staff and collaborate with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence on specialized topics (IP, antitrust, litigation).

Qualifications for the role:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar admission and minimum 10 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably gained in multinational manufacturing / corporate environments and/or top-tier law firms.
• Proven ability to manage fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance, and operate effectively within a decentralized organization.
• Strong business-focused legal judgment with experience in process improvement, risk mitigation, and optimization of legal operations.
• Proficiency in contract review, drafting, and negotiation; mergers & 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, and preferred experience in antitrust, IP, and IS/IT-related legal matters.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

More about us:

ABB Motion provides pioneering technology, products, solutions and related services to industrial customers to increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and maintain precise control over processes. The portfolio includes motors, generators and drives for a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.

What's In It For You

We want you to bring your full self to work – your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $142,500 and $228,000 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

ABB Benefit Summary For Eligible US Employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• 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

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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