Country Corporate Counsel - US

ABB•Town of Rome, WI

2d•$142,500 - $228,000•Remote

About The Position

ABB is hiring a remote U.S. Country Corporate Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and fiduciary support for ABB’s U.S. operations. The role is accountable for corporate governance, compliance, required corporate legal filings, contractor licensing, and legal risk mitigation, while supporting business growth and operational agility in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The counsel advises the U.S. Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, strategic legal matters, mergers and acquisitions, and license-to-operate requirements. The role also oversees integrity investigations, government contracting compliance, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory certifications; provides advice on contracts and commercial agreements; harmonizes legal processes while addressing business-area needs; supervises paralegal staff; and collaborates with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school.
Active bar admission.
At least 10 years of experience in corporate or commercial law.
Ability to manage fiduciary responsibilities and corporate governance and to operate effectively within a decentralized organization.
Business-focused legal judgment and experience with process improvement, risk mitigation, and optimization of legal operations.
Proficiency in contract review, drafting, and negotiation; mergers and 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.
Candidates must already have work authorization permitting them to work for ABB in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Corporate or commercial law experience gained in multinational manufacturing or corporate environments and/or top-tier law firms.
Familiarity with finance, treasury, and risk management or insurance.
Preferred experience in antitrust, intellectual property, and information systems or information technology-related legal matters.

Responsibilities

Lead Legal & Integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for all U.S. legal entities.
Provide corporate secretarial services and manage regulatory filings and contractor licensing.
Advise the U.S. Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, strategic legal matters, mergers and acquisitions, and license-to-operate requirements.
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 business areas.
Provide counsel on contracts, commercial agreements, and shared legal entity matters.
Harmonize legal processes while supporting individual business-area needs.
Supervise paralegal staff and collaborate with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence on specialized topics such as intellectual property, antitrust, and litigation.

Benefits

Short-term incentive plan/annual bonus eligibility.
Choice of two medical plan options, including a PPO and a high-deductible plan with a Health Savings Account.
Choice of Core or Core Plus dental plans.
Vision benefit.
Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage, with an option to buy up long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Supplemental benefits, including accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and pet insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
Health Advocate resources for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
Employee discount program.
401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions.
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).
11 paid holidays.
Vacation under a permissive time away policy for salaried exempt positions.