Regional General Counsel Americas

Reference #: JR00012819At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.u00a0This Position reports to:Senior Legal Counselu00a0As Regional Legal Counsel for ABB Robotics, you will provide strategic leadership and expert legal guidance to ensure the company operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards within your region. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will safeguard the company's interests, mitigate legal risks, and foster a culture of integrity while leading your regional legal team and enabling positive business outcomes.u00a0Your Role and Responsibilities:- Providing day-to-day legal expertise and ensuring support is provided on a wide variety of legal matters related to the business area, including support for sales, commercial operations, project management, global supply chain, manufacturing, and field operations.- Providing legal advice on strategic alliances, selection of business partners, Joint Ventures, and other organic and inorganic growth and commercialization opportunities.- Ensuring legal guidance with respect to contract execution and interpretation, particularly regarding potential claims or other execution issues, and drafting settlement and related agreements.- Participating in the formulation, interpretation, and implementation of ABB policies to ensure consistency and compliance with contractual obligations, corporate standards, and applicable laws.u00a0The work model for the role is: #LI-Remote in the US on the East Coast.u00a0Our Team DynamicsOur 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.u00a0Qualifications for the Role:- Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar admission- 12 or more years of professional experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably gained in multinational corporate environments and/or top-tier law firms.- Strong expertise in antitrust, regulatory, and public law, as well as litigation management and government interactions.- Previous experience in Robotics sector is preferred but not required.- Demonstrated ability to lead complex legal matters with significant business exposure.- Proven track record of advising senior business stakeholders and regulators in an international context.- Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams.- Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, with a focus on enabling business growth while managing legal risk.- Fluency in English; additional regional languages are an asset.- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipu00a0What's in it for you?We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.u00a0Benefits: Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.u00a0While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $188,300 and $301,280 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.u00a0ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]Go to and click on

Created: 2025-11-17