Legal Counsel

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Division General Counsel MOHP

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Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
 

We are seeking a business- and solutions-oriented Legal Counsel to support our Business Area Motion in general, and the Renewable Power Business Line in particular. You will focus on supporting the Motion business operating out of Spain, delivering products, services, and projects both locally and globally.

You will report to the Division General Counsel, Motion High Power.

Work model: #LI-hybrid

• Providing Legal & Integrity (L&I) advisory support to business stakeholders, including ABB Management, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and ethical standards.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts throughout their lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders and managing associated legal and contractual risks.
• Monitoring and supporting legal affairs – including integrity, intellectual property, and litigation matters – in coordination with Division General Counsel and relevant stakeholders.
• Supporting strategic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, as required.
• Identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities, acting as a trusted business partner while maintaining independence and proposing appropriate strategies and actions.
• Ensuring compliance and supporting implementation of integrity standards, including implementation of the Code of Conduct and global/local policies.
• Providing training and guidance on L&I topics, while supporting business strategy development and addressing emerging challenges.
• Fostering collaboration and stakeholder relationships, including supporting Country Corporate Counsel and contributing to effective cross-functional and multicultural teamwork under pressure.
• Seeking knowledge and learning about ABB´s present and future portfolio within the relevant business to understand and manage relevant business and legal risks and opportunities.

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the Role

• Spanish law degree (Grado en Derecho) and qualification as “Abogado”.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in a recognized law firm or multinational company.
• Understanding of complex cross-border contractual setups for system deliveries.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• High level of fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Willingness to travel

What’s in it for you?

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

• 🛡️ Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: You’ll be covered by our collective insurance plans in Spain – life, accident, and travel assistance – so you can feel secure whether you're at work or on the road.
• 🍽️ Lunch Allowance / Cantine: Enjoy subsidized meals or cantine access depending on your location.
• 🏡 Home Office Flexibility: Work from wherever suits you best thanks to our flexible remote work options.
• 💻 Benefits Platform: Enjoy exclusive deals and discounts on everything from tech to travel through our employee benefits portal.
• 📈 Employee Share Acquisition Plan: Want to invest in your future? Join our share acquisition plan and grow with the company.
• 🎓 Learning & Training: Take advantage of a wide range of learning opportunities and grow, upskill, and move forward in your career.
• 🚀 Career Development: Expect plenty of chances to advance your career internally with our Open Job Market, with support to explore new roles and take on exciting challenges!
• 🕓 Flexible Work Practices: We get that life happens – we support a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.
• 💚 Wellbeing Program: From mental health support to wellness activities, we’ve got your back—mind and body.

More about us

ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. By connecting its engineering and digitalization expertise, ABB helps industries run at high performance, while becoming more efficient, productive and sustainable so they outperform. At ABB, we call this ‘Engineered to Outrun’. The company has over 140 years of history and around 110,000 employees worldwide. ABB’s shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ABBN) and Nasdaq Stockholm (ABB). www.abb.com

At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

Meet the moment. This is where progress never stops, teams push boundaries, and we’re engineered to outrun the challenges ahead. Run What Runs the World.

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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.