Country Legal Counsel, ABB Robotics, India

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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 India, 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 the role is: hybrid.

This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics Business Area and the role is based in Bangalore, India.

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.
• Support daily operation of the business from a legal perspective, such as contract and risk management, claim management, employment, data privacy and cyber security, channel management.
• Provide compliance guidance and training in the local organization
• 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., Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam).

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor or Master of Law from a reputed law school.
• 8-12 years of professional experience in corporate/commercial law, including no less than 4 years-experience in multinational corporation.
• Company secretary qualification required.
• Solid experience in corporate governance, contract and risk management, compliance, data privacy and cyber security, and other subjects related to business operations.
• 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

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