ABB · 14 hours ago
Global Lead Counsel – Data Privacy, Regulatory Affairs & Processes
Krakow, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expABB is a global leader helping industries become faster, more resource-efficient, and sustainable. They are seeking a Global Lead Counsel – Data Privacy, Regulatory Affairs & Processes to manage the Data Privacy program and core integrity processes, providing legal advice and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Act as subject matter expert for core integrity risk areas (ABAC, conflicts of interest, trade compliance & sanctions, human rights, antitrust, data privacy), providing strategic legal advice, risk assessments, managing external counsel, and supporting regulatory investigations, audits, remediation, and engagement with authorities and auditors
Own and manage (under supervision of the Head of Integrity & Regulatory Affairs) the Anti-Bribery & Corruption framework and related policies, including COI, gifts, travel & hospitality, donations & sponsorships, Global Trade policies, and Third-Party & Tender Risk Management to mitigate fraud, sanctions, and integrity risks
Lead and contribute to training, communications, approver communities, and user-friendly guidance; monitor regulatory trends and enforcement actions; develop, maintain, and continuously improve compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory risk frameworks in partnership with business stakeholders
Collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, and Integrity teams to design, assess, and test compliance controls; champion technology and automation to enhance monitoring and efficiency; coordinate integrity-related ESG reporting; and optimize outside counsel spend
Act as Data Protection Officer for ABB Robotics (including Germany or managing an outsourced DPO), overseeing the global data privacy portfolio: Records of Processing, DPIAs/TIAs, DSARs, DPAs, privacy notices and consents, breach management, cross-border data transfers, privacy tools, and global networks of functional and country privacy leads
Qualification
Required
Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of experience, ideally a mix between private practice at a reputable law firm and in-house experience
Deep expertise in regulatory risk & compliance program management, including solid experience in data privacy laws and management, anti-bribery and corruption laws, trade compliance and anti-trust matters
Proven track record of senior-level legal and compliance decision-making, complemented by strong leadership capabilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills
Extensive experience in developing, implementing, and embedding risk-based compliance frameworks and policies across complex organizational environments
Proficient in overseeing and managing external legal counsel to optimize legal support and risk mitigation
High integrity and with the capacity to make pragmatic, well-informed decisions under pressure
Fluent in English, with additional key languages considered an asset (specifically Mandarin, German, Swedish or Spanish)
Preferred
Sector experience in Robotics is a plus but not essential
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$548.55MKey Investors
European Investment Bank
2023-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $545.85M
2013-09-23Grant· $2.7M
2001-04-06IPO
Leadership Team
Morten Wierod
CEO
Håvard Devold
Vice President, Market Development, Country Technology manager
Recent News
2025-12-17
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