Human Rights & Sustainability Counsel
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About the Role
ABB is seeking a Human Rights & Sustainability Counsel to lead the human rights workstream and provide legal guidance on sustainability matters across Automation divisions. The role requires a Master's degree in Law, 10+ years of experience, and expertise in human rights due diligence and ESG regulations.
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Responsibilities
- Lead ABB’s Human Rights workstream, including defining strategic priorities and establishing its 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
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice sharing across Business Areas
Requirements
- Master's degree in Law
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally in a global, cross functional environment, either in house or within a reputable law firm
- 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, proactive, and able to work independently
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Position Overview
- This dual role provides strategic leadership for the Human Rights sustainability workstream and expert legal guidance across Automation divisions.
- Reports to PA Head of Strategy & Sustainability with functional reporting to Head of Integrity for Automation Business Area.
- Open globally with preferred location in Middle East, Asia, Africa, or Europe.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead ABB’s Human Rights workstream, including defining strategic priorities and establishing its governance framework.
- Review and continuously enhance ABB’s Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Due Diligence Frameworks.
- Provide strategic guidance to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate human rights risks.
- 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.
- Serve as subject matter expert on legal and integrity matters related to sustainability regulations.
- Design and deliver training materials on Human Rights and Sustainability regulations.
- Monitor emerging Human Rights and Sustainability trends and legislation.
- Drive continuous improvement and best practice sharing.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Law.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally in global, cross functional environment.
- Outstanding negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent advocacy, communication, and influencing skills.
- Fluent in English.
- Highly self motivated and proactive.
- Demonstrates highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
Work Model
- Hybrid
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