Legal Counsel

Bij ABB helpen we industrieën om voorop te blijven lopen – efficiënter en duurzamer. Hier is vooruitgang een verwachting - voor jou, je team en de wereld. Als wereldwijde marktleider geven we je wat je nodig hebt om het waar te maken. Het zal niet altijd gemakkelijk zijn, groeien vergt doorzettingsvermogen. Maar bij ABB sta je er nooit alleen voor. Run what runs the world.Deze Functie Rapporteert AanCluster Lead Counsel NEUABB's interests are in good hands with you. You guard and defend them while taking legislation and commercial objectives into account.Your desk is ready at the ABB office in Diegem. You end up in an open and informal organization where we say 'you' and it's every day 'casual Friday'. Our sleeves are always rolled up and we like to get going. The Benelux legal team consists of 7 fellow lawyers, who each have their own part of the business under their care. You report to the Division General Counsel.Together with your colleagues in the legal team, you are the legal conscience of the business. Within our fast-growing organization, contracts and risk reviews are becoming increasingly important. Your expertise as a commercial lawyer is therefore indispensable in national and international contract negotiations and the drafting of framework agreements. You will also take part in various risk review procedures at various levels within the organization in which you will assess submitted projects from a legal and business point of view. In this role you have to deal with many different business units and contracts of varying sizes. One time you get stuck in an extensive procurement project with, for example, the government and the next time you answer legal questions during a contract negotiation. You like that variety and you like to think along with the business.Your Role And ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be working closely with the business and providing strategic legal advice and upholding 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: #hybrid with some travel to ABB sites in Belgium and Luxembourg.This role is contributing to the BeLux Electrification business.You Will Be Mainly Accountable ForProviding end-to-end legal services and integrity advice to the Electrification business area in Belgium and Luxembourg.Reviewing and negotiating B2B sales contracts (both with private and public parties, as well as with distributors/wholesalers), drafting commercial agreements and other contractual terms in collaboration with relevant global and local business stakeholders and Legal and Integrity team members.Monitoring and managing legal affairs, including but not limited to litigations (incoming and outgoing claims) and activity reports.Taking a seat at the table on local strategic business matters providing advice and proactively identifying risks, external threats, and opportunities to the company, and proposing appropriate strategies.Supporting with local country fiduciary duties and good corporate governance, if applicable.Collaborating on global and cross-country projects within the Legal & Integrity team and the business.Qualifications For The RoleLLM-degree obtained in Belgium / Belgium qualified lawyer.5 years PQE.Fluent in Flemish/Dutch, French and English.“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.Experience in an engineering or industrial sector (desirable).More About UsABB’s Legal & Integrity team is a pro-active and strategic business partner, with a strong focus on quality, customers and the company’s best interest. We drive & execute the business strategy with a can –do attitude and build credibility and trust with our stakeholders as a true business enabler. As legal professionals we provide direction and solutions, with clear and simple communication and show responsibility and accountability for our actions, decisions and advice.Ready to run what runs the world?Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered, teams initiate action, and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers#RunwithABBWij waarderen mensen met verschillende achtergronden. Zou dit jouw verhaal kunnen zijn? Solliciteer vandaag nog of ga naar www.abb.com om meer over ons te lezen en meer te weten te komen over de impact van onze oplossingen over de hele wereld.