ABB Ltd

Country Corporate Counsel - US

ABB Ltd$130K — $180K *
Cary, NC 27513In-Person
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar admission and minimum 12 years of corporate/commercial law experience.
  • Experience in multinational manufacturing environments or top-tier law firms preferred.
  • Ability to manage fiduciary duties and corporate governance in a decentralized organization.
  • Strong judgment focused on business needs, particularly in process improvement and risk mitigation.
  • Proficient in contract review, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate compliance.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. data privacy laws, government contracting, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Candidates must have work authorization for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee U.S. legal entities' fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance processes.
  • Advise senior management on governance, compliance, and legal matters related to business operations.
  • Lead integrity investigations and ensure alignment with compliance and regulatory standards.
  • Provide counsel on contracts and commercial agreements, tailoring support for specific business areas.
  • Supervise paralegal staff and collaborate with internal centers of excellence on legal specialties.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans and comprehensive health benefits.
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage with options for additional coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and employee assistance programs for diverse personal needs.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and employee stock acquisition opportunities.
  • Generous vacation and paid holidays, fostering a strong work-life balance.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
MONM Division General Counsel

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid

Your role and responsibilities:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive legal advice and support to the fiduciary aspects of ABB's operations in the United States, leveraging your expertise in corporate law, compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management. Responsible for making required corporate legal filings, mitigating legal risks, facilitating corporate governance, supporting the Country Holding Officer and their respective reports and driving business growth and operational speed and agility while maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations.

You will be mainly accountable for:
  • Legal & Fiduciary Oversight: Lead end-to-end accountability for Legal & Integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for all U.S. legal entities, including corporate secretarial services, regulatory filings, and contractor licensing.
  • Strategic Legal Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to the U.S. Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic legal matters impacting business operations, mergers & acquisitions, and "license to operate" requirements.
  • Compliance & Integrity Leadership: 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 all business areas.
  • Cross-Functional Legal Support: Provide expert counsel on contracts, commercial agreements, and shared legal entity matters; harmonize legal processes while supporting BA-specific needs; supervise paralegal staff and collaborate with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence on specialized topics (IP, antitrust, litigation).

Qualifications for the role:
  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school with active bar admission and minimum 12 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably gained in multinational manufacturing / corporate environments and/or top-tier law firms.
  • Proven ability to manage fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance, and operate effectively within a decentralized organization.
  • Strong business-focused legal judgment with experience in process improvement, risk mitigation, and optimization of legal operations.
  • Proficiency in contract review, drafting, and negotiation; mergers & 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.
  • Familiarity with finance, treasury, risk management/insurance, and preferred experience in antitrust, IP, and IS/IT-related legal matters.
  • Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

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.

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work - your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability
  • 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
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
  • Employee discount program

Retirement
  • 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
  • Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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