Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, USA
Core
Senior in-house legal counsel shaping and influencing Labor & Employment strategies for ABB's US operations, ensuring compliance and advising business units on litigation, unions, and regulatory matters.
Role type
Senior in-house Labor & Employment Counsel
Builds
Strategic legal frameworks, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies for US business units
Domain
US Labor & Employment Law, Corporate Governance
Required skills
US Employment and Labor Law expertise, litigation management, union negotiation, ERISA compliance, regulatory research, contract drafting, internal investigations, training program design
Preferred skills
Business or HR background, multinational environment experience, cross-border project advice
Technologies
Legal research databases, digital/behavioral assessment tools
Responsibilities
Manage employment-related litigation and settlement strategies; develop union contract strategies and negotiate; advise on severance, termination, and restrictive covenants; oversee ERISA fiduciary activities; lead compliance training and internal audits; manage administrative charges from agencies like EEOC/NLRB; advise on M&A structuring and corporate governance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC