Senior Legal Counsel

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This position reports to: Division General Counsel, Marine & Ports.
Your role and responsibilities
As Senior Legal Counsel for Marine & Ports in Sweden, you will serve as the lead legal advisor in Sweden and a key member of the Marine & Ports Legal & Integrity team. In this role, you will provide strategic, solution‑oriented legal guidance on a wide range of domestic and international matters, ensuring that business objectives are achieved responsibly, ethically, and in full compliance with relevant laws and ABB policies.
The work model for the role is: onsite
Location: Västerås, Sweden
Reporting to Division General Counsel for Marine & Ports, you will be a member of the global Marine & Ports Legal & Integrity team.
You will be mainly accountable for:
Strategic Legal & Business Partnership
Serve as the primary legal advisor for ABB’s Marine & Ports business in Sweden, covering all aspects of commercial, corporate, and regulatory law.
Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice that support strategic decision‑making and risk‑balanced business growth.

Commercial & Contractual Support
Lead the drafting, review, negotiation, and interpretation of a broad range of commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, procurement agreements, consortium agreements, and framework agreements in various countries globally.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies that align with ABB policies, commercial practices, and local/ international regulations.

Integrity, Compliance & Ethical Leadership
Serve as Integrity Officer for the Marine & Ports Sweden team, partnering closely with Business Area Integrity team and Integrity Investigations & Monitoring team.
Identify and assess integrity risks related to business opportunities and transactions, implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
Deliver legal and integrity training programs, conduct investigations, and support ongoing compliance initiatives.

Dispute Management
Manage complex disputes, engaging and managing external counsel and ABB Centers of Expertise to achieve optimal outcomes in a cost‑effective manner.

Risk Management
Manage and participate in ABB’s risk review process according to Company, Business Area and Division policies with the business team for legal and contractual issues and provide guidance as to risk management.

Qualifications for the role
At least 7 years of qualified legal practice with work experience in a multi-national company, preferably in EPC, construction, energy or power industries
Experience working under both common law and civil law jurisdictions is a plus
Degree in Law from a reputable university in Sweden and a member of Swedish Bar Association
Multiple jurisdiction experience in Europe or other regions is a plus
Proactive & positive attitude with collaborative team spirit, team player with strong communication skills, good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively with business stakeholders
Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

More about us
At ABB Marine & Ports, we are committed to transforming our customers' vessels and terminal operations with innovative electric, automated, and digital technologies. As part of enabling a low-carbon society, we strive to preserve resources and promote social progress. Our sustainable solutions have a far-reaching impact, and by joining us you will actively play a part in contributing to a more sustainable future.
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.

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