Job Opportunity: Lead Counsel Digital, AI, & Cyber Law
This role sits within ABB’s Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We’re embarking on an exciting new chapter with the announcement of SoftBank Group's plan to acquire ABB Robotics. As a globally recognized technology group focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing, this is an exceptional time to join our pioneering team. You will work alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment, shaping the future of robotics.
Role Overview
As the Lead Counsel for Digital, AI, & Cyber Law, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s digital business and transformation initiatives, reporting directly to the Head of IP. You will partner with business leaders, technology teams, and group functions to provide practical legal and compliance guidance, ensuring that innovation and growth in digital solutions are supported by robust legal frameworks and integrity standards.
The work model for this role is hybrid, and the location is flexible within Europe and the US.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support on digital business initiatives, including AI, cloud services, data centers, software, licensing, and technology-driven solutions.
- Guide the company’s digital strategy, leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of digital and technology-related agreements with global customers, partners, and suppliers.
- Support digital transformation projects, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Advise on intellectual property, cybersecurity, and related regulatory issues impacting digital business.
- Collaborate with global and local Legal & Integrity colleagues to ensure a consistent approach across jurisdictions.
- Monitor legal and regulatory trends in digital and technology markets, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
- Protect the company’s reputation by ensuring operations meet ethical and compliance standards.
- Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on legal issues relevant to digital offerings.
Qualifications
- Qualified lawyer with 10–15 years of experience in commercial and technology law, preferably from a multinational corporate or top-tier law firm environment.
- Strong expertise in digital, AI, IT, cyber law, software licensing, cloud, data centers, and data protection law.
- Previous experience in the Robotics sector is preferred but not required.
- Proven track record in negotiating complex technology agreements across international markets.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior business stakeholders.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented, and commercially minded, capable of balancing innovation and risk.
- Fluency in English is required; additional European languages are a strong asset.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.