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This position reports to:

Senior Legal Counsel

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Your role and responsibilities

This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics – working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

As Legal Counsel United Kingdom, you will provide expert legal guidance to ensure the company operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards within your region. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will safeguard the company’s interests, mitigate legal risks, and foster a culture of integrity while enabling positive business outcomes.

The work model for this role is hybrid (#LI-hybrid)

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Advise on local legal topics providing expert legal guidance to the team and other stakeholders on various legal issues, including contract negotiation and risk management.
• Facilitate accurate risk assessments by delivering clear recommendations and approvals.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s business drivers and industry landscape to address key legal and commercial challenges.
• Lead high-exposure legal matters, including managing interactions with authorities and overseeing sensitive or high-value litigations.
• Support corporate governance activities such as board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Provide legal advice on strategic alliances, partner selection, joint ventures, and other growth and commercialization initiatives.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes and ensure timely communication of relevant updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively within a dynamic, agile legal team operating across multiple territories.
• Demonstrate commitment to supporting business operations in jurisdictions where dedicated legal resources are not available (e.g., Ireland and South Africa).

Qualifications for the role:

• LLM from a reputed law school and UK qualified lawyer with 7–12 years of professional experience in corporate/commercial law, gained in multinational corporate environments or top-tier law firms.
• Previous experience in Robotics sector is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex legal matters with significant business exposure.
• Proven track record of advising senior business stakeholders and regulators in an international context.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset to effectively communicate and coordinate complex issues and projects with diverse levels of management and employees.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, with a focus on enabling business growth while managing legal risk.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; additional regional languages are an asset.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual  leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Generous bonus scheme
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Hybrid / Flexible working

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