Senior Legal Counsel & Litigation Specialist
Legal Affairs / Compliance
Senior professionals ( > 5 years of work experience)
Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.
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We currently have an opening for a high-caliber Senior Legal Counsel & Litigation Specialist with demonstrable experience as a lawyer in respect of major international engineering and EPC projects. In addition, the role will include complex claims management and litigation cases. Are you fully qualified to practice law in Germany? Do you have a proven track record in the field of international business, underpinned by team spirit, integrity, and drive? This is your chance to join our team in Mannheim, Germany!
Provide legal advice and counsel to ABB management and project teams in relation to a wide range of issues pertaining to non-core business in Germany and internationally, the focus being on offshore wind connection, plant electrification, and substation projects
Your responsibilities
- Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, including evaluation, preparation of submissions, and progress reporting to internal stakeholders
- Assist with negotiations relating to claims and settlements, including recommendations on provisions and settlement values, in addition to drawing up settlement agreements
- Hire, manage, and liaise with external legal counsel, the emphasis being on monitoring progress/deliverables and ensuring cost-effective provision of services
- Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to management and proactively develop effective legal strategies and practical solutions in support of speedy resolution
- Ensure good corporate governance with regard to accountability, support implementation of the Code of Conduct and ongoing integrity training, and assist with investigation and resolution of possible integrity issues
Your background
- Fully qualified to practice law in Germany (including Second State Exam – Volljurist), preferably complemented by international law or business degree
- At least 10 years’ hands-on experience as a lawyer, focusing on large-scale international engineering and EPC projects as well as complex claims management and litigation
- Finely honed negotiating skills, strong personality, and the ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment
- Commitment, professionalism, and the capacity to influence at all levels
- Strong command of German and English (second working language)
- Willingness to travel on assignments in Germany and, occasionally, abroad
More about us
Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join ABB and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Above all, challenge yourself every day. Let’s write the future, together.ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realising your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB, as a certified family-friendly employer, you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life - including policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children's vacation camp and taking care of family members.
Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool.
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