Senior Legal Counsel Smart Power - UK & Ireland

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:
Cluster Lead Counsel SEU
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Job Summary
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.
Our Team Dynamics
Our 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.
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.
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
Provide strategic legal advice and proactive risk management to business stakeholders, ensuring effective identification and mitigation of legal and commercial risks
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulatory obligations including data privacy, cybersecurity, environmental, and trade regulations
Develop and maintain authorization matrices, policies, and governance frameworks; deliver training initiatives to promote adherence to legal standards
Deliver specialized legal and strategic support for Smart Power and Electrification Business in the UK and Ireland, coordinating with Division General Counsels on pragmatic, business-oriented advice
Support M&A activities including risk assessments, due diligence, and strategic counsel; evaluate integrity risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial and distribution contracts; provide legal recommendations for public tenders, datacenters, and nuclear power projects
Manage litigation and arbitration matters; serve as primary liaison with external counsel and oversee dispute resolution, settlements, and negotiations to minimize financial exposure
Monitor legal affairs and maintain oversight of organizational legal issues; provide strategic input on local business matters and emerging legal challenges
Identify and assess business opportunities and legal risks; proactively develop strategies to capitalize on opportunities while mitigating exposure
Advise on digital agreements, Software-as-a-Service solutions, cybersecurity, AI, and trade compliance matters
Qualifications for the Role
Legal degree from accredited law school
Admission as a Solicitor of England and Wales. Significant legal post-qualification experience or equivalent in an internationally recognized law firm or multinational company
Demonstrable fluency in English, including ability to draft and negotiate legal and corporate documents in English.
Strong command of corporation and commercial law and practices. Stakeholders’ management and superior negotiating skills and ability to work in complex international environment, substantial experience working in different cultures and an open mind which champions diversity and inclusion
“Hands-on” business partner attitude with a solution-oriented mindset
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams
Strategic mindset with the ability to align legal priorities with organizational goals
Communication skills, including the ability to effectively and efficiently communicate in writing and orally, an aptitude for practical negotiation, the capability to think clearly and quickly under pressure, the composure to satisfy multiple and often competing interests and ability to share lessons learned with teammates
Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy, attention to details with excellent time management
A team player, with demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions and teams
Benefits
ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance
Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
Employee Assistance Programme
Generous employee referral scheme
Hybrid