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Senior Legal Counsel

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Hiring Remotely in Moorebank, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Moorebank, New South Wales, AUS
Senior level
Provide strategic legal counsel across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore for ABB Motion. Advise management, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, oversee contract management, monitor litigation and corporate governance, and support M&A/divestiture matters while promoting compliance and integrity.
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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:

MOIM Division General Counsel

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide strategic legal counsel and uphold the highest standards of integrity within ABB. Each day, you will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. You will also showcase your expertise by effectively managing legal risks and fostering a culture of integrity across the organization.
The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid
This role is contributing to the Motion Business Area of ABB across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore markets.
 

  • Providing Legal & Integrity (L&I) related advice to ABB management and acting as an advisor to the business stakeholders.

  • Reviewing and negotiating contract, drafting commercial agreements and other contractual terms in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders and L&I team members, and overseeing contract management.

  • Monitoring legal affairs, including but not limited to litigation and activity reports and occupying a seat at the table on local strategic business matters.

  • Ensuring good corporate governance (including structuring, drafting, and negotiation) in your area of accountability within the country, with respect to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / divestiture transactions.

Qualifications for the role

  • Around 10 years of post-qualified experience in Australia with substantial exposure to international legal, commercial, digital and regulatory matters.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, assess risk, and deliver practical solutions in complex environments

  • Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, with experience in cross-country, multicultural settings and capacity to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships

  • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work independently while contributing to strategic legal initiatives and compliance frameworks

  • A generalist with ability to juggle multiple priorities including project work across business area, division, support/corporate functions and various assignments as needed.

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. 

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.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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