Corporate Legal Counsel

Your role and responsibilities:

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.

In your role as Legal Counsel based in Switzerland, the headquarters of ABB’s global Robotics business, you will be responsible for providing expert legal guidance to ensure full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards. 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

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead end-to-end accountability for Legal & Integrity fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and compliance for all Swiss legal entities, including corporate secretarial services and regulatory filings.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Swiss Country Holding Officer and senior management on governance, compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic legal matters impacting business operations, mergers & acquisitions, and “license to operate” requirements.

• Oversee integrity investigations, government contracting compliance, data privacy and protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory certifications; ensure alignment with internal audit, HSE, and risk management standards.

• Provide expert counsel on contracts and commercial agreements in Switzerland; collaborate with global business functions and Legal colleagues on specialized topics such as IP, Business, Operations & Integrity.

• Collaborate effectively within a dynamic, agile legal team operating across the DACH cluster.

• Demonstrate commitment to supporting business operations in jurisdictions where dedicated legal resources are not available (e.g., Austria).

Qualifications for the role:

• Degree from a reputed law University and Swiss qualified lawyer with 10-15 years of professional experience in corporate/commercial law, gained in multinational corporate environments or top-tier law firms.

• Proven ability to manage fiduciary responsibilities, corporate governance, and operate effectively within a decentralized organization.

• Previous experience in Robotics sector and as a tech lawyer is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex legal matters with significant business exposure.

• Familiarity with finance, treasury, risk management/insurance, and preferred experience in antitrust, IP, and IS/IT-related legal matters.

• 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 German and English; additional regional languages are an asset.