Country Corporate Counsel - US

Overview

This position provides comprehensive legal advice and support related to the fiduciary aspects of operations in the United States. The role focuses on corporate law, compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management, including required corporate legal filings, mitigation of legal risks, and support of corporate governance.

This role reports to: MONM Division General Counsel.

Work model: Remote (#LI-Remote).

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end accountability for legal and integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for all U.S. legal entities.
• Oversee corporate secretarial services, regulatory filings, and contractor licensing.
• 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.
• Lead integrity investigations and oversee government contracting compliance.
• Oversee data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory certifications.
• Ensure alignment with internal audit, HSE, and risk management standards across all business areas.
• Provide expert counsel on contracts and commercial agreements and shared legal entity matters.
• Harmonize legal processes while supporting BA-specific needs.
• Supervise paralegal staff.
• Collaborate with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence on specialized topics including IP, antitrust, and litigation.
• Support business growth and operational speed and agility while maintaining compliance with local laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active bar admission.
• Minimum 10 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 and 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, and risk management/insurance; preferred experience in antitrust, IP, and IS/IT-related legal matters.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multinational manufacturing / corporate environments and/or top-tier law firms.
• Preferred experience in antitrust, IP, and IS/IT-related legal matters.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected pay range: $142,500 to $228,000 annually.
• Eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.

Eligible U.S. employees benefit summary (excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico):

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options:
  • A PPO plan called the Copay Plan
  • 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

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

Location

Remote (US).