Senior Legal Counsel

ABB

Senior Legal Counsel providing strategic legal counsel and compliance oversight at ABB. Leading legal risk management and contract negotiations in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore markets.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeNotting Hill • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing strategic legal counsel, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and managing legal risks, particularly in Mergers & Acquisitions. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and foster a culture of integrity while working collaboratively across diverse business environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10 Years Post-Qualified ExperienceMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Contract NegotiationCompliance FrameworksStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Legal CounselContract ManagementRisk AssessmentCommercial AgreementsLitigation Monitoring

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProactive MindsetCollaborative Mindset

Industry Keywords

International Legal MattersRegulatory ComplianceCorporate GovernanceDigital Legal MattersEthical Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal counsel and uphold the highest standards of integrity within ABB.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Manage legal risks and foster a culture of integrity across the organization.
Review and negotiate contracts, draft commercial agreements and oversee contract management in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders.
Monitor legal affairs including litigation and activity reports.
Ensure good corporate governance in your area of accountability related to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Around 10 years of post-qualified experience in Australia with substantial exposure to international legal, commercial, digital and regulatory matters.
Strong organizational and analytical skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, assess risk, and deliver practical solutions in complex environments.
Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, with experience in cross-country, multicultural settings and capacity to influence stakeholders and build strong relationships.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work independently while contributing to strategic legal initiatives and compliance frameworks.
A generalist with ability to juggle multiple priorities including project work across business area, division, support/corporate functions and various assignments as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative.