Description:

This position reports to:
Head L&E and Corporate Governance

As Senior Labor & Employment Counsel for the USA, you will be offered the opportunity to share and influence the design and/or implementation of Labor and Employment strategies to ensure that the ABB business is always operating within a sound legal, compliance and regulatory framework on all Labor & Employment (L&E) matters for USA.

This position will handle a broad range of L&E activities (either directly or through local legal counsels) and act as a strategic business partner across all Business Areas (BA), under the strategic direction of the Global Head of L&E law for Motion. Provide critical strategic input to develop the L&E USA in collaboration with the Group Head L&E and Heads of L&E for BA's and support regional strategy for Motion.

This role is open to remote candidates located within the United States (with a preference for those in the Eastern or Central Time Zones to be able to easily interface with internal customers domestically and internationally). #LI-Remote

This role is contributing to the Motion, Electrification & Automation Business, BA Function Legal & Integrity in USA.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Employment Related Litigation: Manage all employment related litigation. Such management could be advisory and/or strategic in nature. Being actively involved in forming litigation and/or settlement strategy. Handling settlement negotiations. Determining who will act as outside counsel and oversee fees and costs. Acting as a liaison between outside counsel and the ABB Business Unit involved in litigation.
Labor & Employment Issues: Formulating strategies for Union contracts and, depending on the situation, become directly involved with the Union negotiations. Manage Union related issues such as union avoidance, union organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations, etc. Providing human resources professionals and Company management with sound legal advice and counsel on employment issues to minimize potential legal exposure. Areas of consultation include, but are not limited to: severance packages; separation agreements; employee performance issues; vetting decisions to terminate employment; complying with state and federal employment laws; draft/review any employment related agreements; provide interpretation/guidance on employment restrictive covenants (i.e. non-competes, trade secrets, etc); and perform labor and employment due diligence related to acquisitions.
Management of Legal Administrative Labor & Employment Actions: Oversee all legal administrative charges from external federal or state agencies (such as EEOC and NLRB). Managing and conducting mediations that arise from external claims.
Training & Audits: Providing employment related compliance training, through the development and personal presentation of training or through coordination with an appropriate training source. Developing and executing “train the trainer” programs for providing workplace compliance training. Identifying areas of potential risk and/or exposure and take appropriate actions to minimize such risk. Examples include internal audits, appropriate training, policy reviews. Ensuring good corporate governance (including structuring, drafting, and negotiation) in your area of accountability within the country, with respect to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) / divestiture transactions.

Qualifications for the role:

Juris Doctor Degree and at least 10+ years' experience in US Employment and Labor Law (additional Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources preferred)
Prior litigation experience or extensive experience in managing litigation as an inhouse attorney
Technical ability to research, review and understand local, state and federal employment laws and how they relate to Company's business operations
Strong people skills, including negotiations
Superior communication skills (both verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Successful ability to multi-task
Strong organizational, collaborative and follow up skills
Work experience in a multinational environment and providing advice in relation to multi-jurisdictional/ cross-border projects, including exposure to strategic business decisions
Willing to work flexible hours when necessary to connect with colleagues abroad.
Ability to travel as needed.
Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

What's in it for you:
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

While base salary is determined by things such as the successful applicant's qualifications and experience, this position is expected to pay between $163,500 and $261,600 annually and is eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus.