ABB · 4 hours ago
Corporate Counsel - Motion
New Berlin, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expABB is a global market leader focused on helping industries become leaner and cleaner. The role of Legal Counsel involves providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and managing legal risks for the Motion Business Area.
AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive legal support for Motion Business Area projects, including EPC contract lifecycle management—tender, negotiation, execution, dispute resolution, and closure
Lead contract drafting, review, and negotiation, ensuring terms protect company interests and align with business objectives
Advise on diverse legal matters, including competition law, data privacy (GDPR), product liability, employment, investigations, claims, and integrity issues, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and global legal teams
Contribute to team development and knowledge sharing, mentoring colleagues and actively participating in regional and global Legal & Integrity initiatives and projects
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar admission and minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with exposure to international legal, commercial, and regulatory matters
Proven expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and management, particularly for complex commercial and project-related agreements, with strong skills suited for an international environment
Broad legal experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, distributor/partner agreements, government contracting, compliance, intellectual property, risk management, and familiarity with digital law (SaaS, cybersecurity, AI, data privacy)
Strong collaboration and communication abilities, with a track record of building relationships across functions and mentoring junior legal professionals; proactive and adaptable in multicultural settings
Highly organized and independent, capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure with a practical, hands-on mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
Benefits
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
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
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.
Company
ABB
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries.
10001+ employees
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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