Head of Contracts

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Diese Position berichtet an:
Chief Counsel

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Your scope includes coordinating contract-related activities on behalf of Motion Business Area, developing and maintaining contract templates, developing and - together with the Divisions - implementing contract management strategies, and supporting procurement and business development functions. You act as a strategic business partner, working closely with Global General Counsel, Division General Counsels and Legal Counsels to enable business success. You will have a team of 2 persons reporting to you.

This role is open globally, but preferred locations are set in Europe, close to our Motion main locations. The work model is hybrid #LI-hybrid.

This role reports to ABB Motion global General Counsel.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Shape and support the contract strategy for the Motion Business Area and its Divisions.
- Act as Nuclear expert within the Motion Business Area.
- Provide day-to-day legal advice and guidance on Contracts and Nuclear across the Business Area.
- Lead the development of contract standards, templates, and guidelines in collaboration with the Global General Counsel, Division General Counsels, Corporate Centers of Expertise and other legal teams.
- Design training materials and curricula related to Contracts; support Divisions in delivering training and guidance to the business.
- Drive continuous improvement of contractual model clauses.
- Review, draft, and support negotiation of Contracts in partnership with Business Area, Divisions and Legal Counsels.
- Deliver timely legal support in critical situations, including geopolitical events with potential business impact.
- Maintain external awareness of legal trends and act as a recognized expert in the field. Promote best practice sharing and ensure harmonized processes across Motion Business Area.
- Ensure the function is well-organized, staffed, and developed in line with HR policies, fostering growth for both ABB and its employees.
- Ensure all contract templates comply with legal standards and internal policies and procedures.

Qualifications**
- Master’s degree in law with deep expertise in contract law, nuclear law and legal terminology.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience, ideally in a global, cross-functional environment - either in-house or at a reputable law firm with a focus on Contracts.
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills, grounded in collaboration, transparency, and legal knowledge.
- Strong advocacy and communication skills - both written and verbal - with the ability to navigate complex, high-pressure situations and balance competing interests.
- Proven ability to draft and negotiate contracts at a global level.
- Fluent in English, with excellent presentation and networking capabilities.
- Self-driven and able to work independently.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
- Embracing diversity and inclusion, with experience working across cultures.
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