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This position reports to:
MOIM Division General Counsel
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At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner andcleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader,we’llgive you what you need to make it happen. Itwon’talways beeasy,growing takes grit. But at ABB,you’llnever run alone. Run what runs the world.
As part of our ambition growth, we are hiringa new Country Corporate Counsel for the Benelux regionalsoacting as the Legal Counselforthe Motion business in Belgium,with preferred locations in Belgium or the Netherlands, close to our ABB office locations.
As Country Corporate Counsel for Benelux at ABB Motion,you'llplay a pivotal role in shaping the legal landscape for ABB's operations in Belgiumandthe Netherlands. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact,providingstrategic legal guidance on fiduciary matters and supporting Motion business initiatives. Yourexpertisein corporate law, compliance, contract negotiation, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions will directly influence the company's growth and innovation.
You'llbe entrusted with overseeing essential corporate legal filings, proactively managing legal risks, and championing robust corporate governance practices. Partnering with the Country Holding Officer and senior leadership,you'llhelp drive business expansion and operational excellence while ensuring ABBremainsfully compliant with all local laws and regulations. Ifyou’reready to advance your career, accelerate ABB’s progress, and be at the forefront of legal and business transformation, this is the perfect opportunity.
Lead end-to-end accountability for Legal & Integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for Benelux legal entities, including corporate secretarial services and regulatory filings.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Benelux Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic legal mattersimpactingbusiness operations,mergersand acquisitions, and “license to operate”requirements.
Oversee integrity investigations, contracting compliance, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, NIS2, and regulatory certifications; ensure alignment with internal audit, HSE, and risk management standards across the business areas.
Play a key role in ensuring good corporate governancein the area ofaccountability in Benelux (structuring, drafting, negotiation, etc.)regardingmergers and acquisitions / divestiture transactions.
Provide expert counsel on Motion Belgium contracts, commercial agreements, and shared legal entity matters; harmonize legal processes while supporting BA-specific needs; and collaborate with global Legal & Integrity centers of excellence on specialized topics (IP, antitrust, litigation).
Expertisein contract review, drafting, negotiation, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate secretarial duties, ensuring compliance and effective legal risk management.
Fluent in English, Dutch, and French (both written and oral) with a collaborative, team-orientedapproachand ability to foster strong professional relationships.
Creative, resilient, and adaptable professional with strong business acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to drive positive change across the organization.
ABB Motion, a global leader in motors and drives, is at the core of accelerating a more productive and sustainable future. We innovate and push the boundaries of technology to contribute to energy efficient,decarbonizingand circular solutions for customers,industriesand societies. With our digitally enabled drives,motorsand services we support our customers and partners to achieve better performance,safetyand reliability. To help the world’s industries outrun – leaner and cleaner, we deliver motor-driven solutions for a wide range of applications in all industrial segments. Building on over 140 years of domainexpertisein electric powertrains, our more than22,000 employeesacross 100 countries learn and improve every day.go.abb/motion
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