Senior Labor & Employment Counsel, USA

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Head L&E and Corporate Governance __ As Senior Labor & Employment Counsel for the USA, you will be offered the opportunity to share and influence the design and/or implementation of Labor and Employment strategies to ensure that the ABB business is always operating within a sound legal, compliance and regulatory framework on all Labor & Employment (L&E) matters for USA. This position will handle a broad range of L&E activities (either directly or through local legal counsels) and act as a strategic business partner across all Business Areas (BA), under the strategic direction of the Global Head of L&E law for Motion. Provide critical strategic input to develop the L&E USA in collaboration with the Group Head L&E and Heads of L&E for BA's and support regional strategy for Motion. This role is open to remote candidates located within the United States (with a preference for those in the Eastern or Central Time Zones to be able to easily interface with internal customers domestically and internationally). #LI-Remote This role is contributing to the Motion, Electrification & Automation Business, BA Function Legal & Integrity in USA. You will be mainly accountable for: Employment Related Litigation : Manage all employment related litigation. Such management could be advisory and/or strategic in nature. Being actively involved in forming litigation and/or settlement strategy. Handling settlement negotiations. Determining who will act as outside counsel and oversee fees and costs. Acting as a liaison between outside counsel and the ABB Business Unit involved in litigation. Labor & Employment Issues: Formulating strategies for Union contracts and, depending on the situation, become directly involved with the Union negotiations. Manage Union related issues such as union avoidance, union organizing campaigns, labor arbitrations, etc. Providing human resources professionals and Company management with sound legal advice and counsel on employment issues to minimize potential legal exposure. Areas of consultation include, but are not limited to: severance packages; separation agreements; employee performance issues; vetting decisions to terminate employment; complying with state and federal employment laws; draft/review any employment related agreements; provide interpretation/guidance on employment restrictive covenants (i.e. non-competes, trade secrets, etc); and perform labor and employment due diligence related to acquisitions. Advise on internal investigations into code of conduct/human resource compliance issues. Review and provide legal guidance on employment policies and procedures; update same as law develops. Keep human resources professionals and Company management apprised of legal and legislative developments relating to employment and labor relations. Oversee fiduciary activities for Benefit and Investment Committee matters on a need basis, to ensure they conform to ERISA standards. Serve as a strategic legal advisor on emerging HR and L&E technologies, including digital and behavioral assessments, anticipating regulatory developments and mitigating organizational, reputational, and litigation risk. Management of Legal Administrative Labor & Employment Actions: Oversee all legal administrative charges from external federal or state agencies (such as EEOC and NLRB). Managing and conducting mediations that arise from external claims. Training & Audits : Providing employment related compliance training, through the development and personal