Legal Counsel (Integrity)

Legal Counsel (Integrity) – ABB

Please apply for the Legal Counsel (Integrity) role at ABB.

ABB helps various industries operate at high performance and increase efficiency, productivity and sustainability. We believe in progress for your team, your business, and the world. This position is open globally, with preferred locations in the United Kingdom, Finland, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, or Poland. The work model is hybrid.

Key Responsibilities

• Member of the MO L&I team supporting the Global Integrity Program in MO.
• Review and resolve escalations related to bribery, corruption, and anti‑trust risks from the third‑party due diligence screening process.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for employee and candidate Conflict of Interest disclosures.
• Support monitoring, testing, and certification activities for continuous improvement of the program.
• Perform expert Integrity‑related due diligence and post‑close oversight for acquisitions and minority investments, working closely with Division L&I colleagues and Group / Business Area M&A teams.
• Act as primary counsel to the MO Ventures organization.
• Conduct periodic training and awareness sessions on key hallmarks of the Global Integrity Program.
• Establish strong working partnerships with MO L&I colleagues and key functions such as Human Resources, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Supply Chain Management, and Sales.

Qualifications for the Role

• Law degree from a tertiary level law school (Bar/practitioner admission viewed favorably).
• 0–4 years PQE or equivalent experience in in‑house legal/compliance or a law firm; exposure to multi‑jurisdictional work in a global setting.
• Foundational knowledge in anti‑bribery & corruption, anti‑trust, trade compliance, sanctions, and conflicts of interest.
• Strong communicator who can convey business‑centric advice to inform and enable agile decision‑making.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, presenting solutions to overcome barriers to execution.
• Native or professional proficiency in English; additional European languages an advantage.
• Collaborative working style with attention to detail, and willingness to work flexible hours across time zones when needed.

About ABB’s Legal & Integrity Team

The Legal & Integrity team is a proactive and strategic business partner focused on quality, customer service, and the company’s best interests. We drive and execute the business strategy with a can‑do attitude, building credibility and trust with stakeholders as true business enablers. As legal professionals, we provide direction and solutions with clear and simple communication, demonstrating responsibility and accountability for our actions, decisions, and advice.

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