Human Rights And Sustainability Counsel
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About the Role
ABB seeks a Human Rights and Sustainability Counsel to lead the human rights workstream and provide expert legal guidance across Automation divisions. The role involves defining strategic priorities, enhancing due diligence frameworks, and advising on sustainability regulations globally.
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Responsibilities
- Lead ABB's Human Rights workstream, including defining strategic priorities and establishing governance framework.
- Review and enhance ABB's Human Rights Policy and Due Diligence Frameworks to align with UN Guiding Principles.
- Provide strategic guidance to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate human rights risks globally.
- Assess and strengthen ABB's Grievance Mechanism and Remedy processes.
- Support engagement with external stakeholders on human rights topics.
- Act as central point of contact for Sustainability and ESG legal matters within Automation Business Area.
- Provide strategic legal support on sustainability related regulatory requirements.
- Design and deliver training materials on Human Rights and Sustainability regulations.
- Monitor emerging Human Rights and Sustainability trends and legislation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Law
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a global, cross functional environment
- Strong interest in Human Rights and Sustainability related matters
- Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent advocacy, communication, and influencing skills
- Fluent in English
- Highly self motivated and proactive
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Job Description
- ABB helps industries run leaner and cleaner. This role provides strategic leadership for Human Rights sustainability workstream and expert legal guidance across Automation divisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ABB's Human Rights workstream, including defining strategic priorities and establishing governance framework.
- Review and enhance ABB's Human Rights Policy and Due Diligence Frameworks to align with UN Guiding Principles.
- Provide strategic guidance to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate human rights risks globally.
- Assess and strengthen ABB's Grievance Mechanism and Remedy processes.
- Support engagement with external stakeholders on human rights topics.
- Act as central point of contact for Sustainability and ESG legal matters within Automation Business Area.
- Provide strategic legal support on sustainability related regulatory requirements.
- Design and deliver training materials on Human Rights and Sustainability regulations.
- Monitor emerging Human Rights and Sustainability trends and legislation.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Law.
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a global, cross functional environment.
- Strong interest in Human Rights and Sustainability.
- Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent advocacy, communication, and influencing skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Highly self motivated and proactive.
Work Model
- This role is open globally, with preferred location in Middle East, Asia, Africa, or Europe.
- Work model: hybrid.
About ABB
- ABB helps industries run leaner and cleaner.
- We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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