Legal Counsel Netherlands

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This position reports to: ELSB Division General Counsel

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide legal counsel partnering with the business 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: onsite/hybrid

This role is contributing to the Legal and Integrity support for Smart Buildings Division. Main stakeholders are marketing and sales and supply chain function in the Netherlands, identifying risks and opportunities to the company, proactively and propose appropriate strategies.

Provide L&I support and strategic advice in the Netherlands in connection to Electrification Business, in close coordination with the Division General Counsels and Division Multi-Country Lead Counsels, by providing pragmatic, business-oriented advice and risk assessment for a broad range of legal matters.

Reviewing and negotiating contracts, drafting commercial agreements and other contractual terms in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders and team members. Participate in risk assessments and provide legal recommendations, supporting public tenders and special projects, in particular related to datacenter business.

Occupy a seat at the table on local strategic business matters to anticipate future business and legal opportunities and challenges, developing appropriate strategies to address them.

Support in your area of accountability within the country, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / divestiture transactions (including structuring, drafting, and negotiation).

Support implementation of ABB policies, to ensure consistency and compliance with applicable local laws, implementing training initiatives to promote adherence to legal standards and Integrity compliance.

Support in anticipating future business and legal opportunities and challenges, developing appropriate strategies to address them. Assess integrity risks associated with business opportunities and transactions and support in implementing risk mitigation strategies in accordance with the third-party management procedure (TPM).

Manage litigations, arbitrations, serving as the primary liaison with external counsel when required. Oversee the resolution of legal disputes, including settlements and negotiations, to minimize risk and financial exposure. Develop strategies to avoid disputes and proactively address potential legal conflicts.

Support the Business Area Labor & Employment counsel with local expertise, advising on labor-employment law matters, including hiring/termination, discrimination claims. Oversee compliance with labor laws across local jurisdiction.

Digital agreements and business model (Software as a Service), cyber security, AI and trade compliance matters expertise.

Our team dynamics

You will join an active and collaborative team, where you will be able to thrive and bring your talent.

Qualifications for the role

LLM-degree obtained in the Netherlands.

6-8 years PQE

“Hands-on” business partner attitude with a solution-oriented mindset, in particular coordinating with cross-functional and cross-country teams in complex transactions.

Superior advocacy and 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.

The highest integrity and professionalism, and passion for excellence and quality.

Ability to work in complex international environment, experience working with different cultures and an open mind which champions diversity and inclusion.

Fluent in Dutch. Professional proficiency in English.

Law firm experience (desirable).

Experience in an engineering or industrial sector (desirable).

What does ABB have to offer?

We offer a diversified full-time job of 40 within an international company, which is highly committed to the development of its employees as well as to quality and safety. We will, of course, offer you competitive and appealing working conditions. Furthermore, we will offer you a:

Salary based on your education and experience.

13th month.

27 holiday days and 13 ADV days

Pension plan.

Opportunities to work from home.

Participation in ABB's employee share acquisition program.

Dailly fresh fruit at the office.

Interested? Register your CV and apply online via www.abb.nl by clicking on ‘Careers’. For questions regarding the open position please contact Jacqueline Pereboom, e-mail: soll@nl.abb.com, tel.: + 31 (0)10-4078214.

More about us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and more than 105,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

About ABB Smart Buildings (ELSB)

At ABB Smart Buildings, we're a world-leading provider of innovative solutions that make buildings smarter, safer, and more sustainable. We're shaping the future by transforming how buildings operate—from smart homes and intelligent commercial spaces to entire community solutions.

What we do: We develop and deliver cutting-edge products and technologies across energy distribution, building automation, smart meters, and energy management systems. With operations in over 100 countries and around 35 manufacturing sites, we deliver more than 1.5 million products daily that help buildings become more energy-efficient, connected, and responsive to their users' needs.

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.