US Government & Compliance Attorney

Overview

US Government Contract & Compliance Attorney – United States, Wisconsin. Oct 27, 2025. At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone.

Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
Division General Counsel IAEN

In this role, you will provide strategic legal counsel and uphold the highest standards of integrity within ABB. You will ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards, manage legal risks, and foster a culture of integrity across the organization.

• Providing Legal & Integrity (L&I) related advice to ABB management and acting as an advisor to business stakeholders.

• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, drafting commercial agreements and other contractual terms in collaboration with relevant business stakeholders and L&I team members, and overseeing contract management.

• Monitoring legal affairs, including litigations and activity reports, and participating in local strategic business matters.

• Ensuring good corporate governance (structuring, drafting, and negotiating) in your area of accountability within the country, with respect to M&A/divestiture transactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 7+ years of experience in administration of Time & Material and Firm Fixed Price efforts related to U.S. federal Commercial items contracting, or an approved combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated relevant accomplishments.

• Must have completed JD program and be licensed/able to practice law in at least one state.

• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), and other governmental agency supplements, with willingness to research and provide training/guidance as needed.

• Must be organized, detail oriented, with strong time management and critical thinking skills; able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects with limited supervision.

• Must be a US Citizen and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

• Excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills, with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision, while able to lead cross-functional teams in developing/implementing government-related processes, and support others.

ABB supports you to bring your full self to work – your ideas, energy, and ambition. You’ll have tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on meaningful challenges. Your work will have visible impact every day.

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plans (PPO Copay Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA).

• Dental options:
  Core and Core Plus;
  Vision benefit;
  Company-paid life insurance (2X base pay);
  Company-paid AD&D (1X base pay);
  Voluntary life and AD&D – employee-paid up to maximums.

• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks (Company paid);
  Long Term Disability – 60% of pay (Company paid; option to buy up to 66 2/3%).

• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (e.g., Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet insurance).

• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks;
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Health Advocate resources for mental/behavioral health and virtual health, infertility/adoption support.

• Employee discount program.

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESAP).

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is based on service level for hourly and non-exempt positions; salaried exempt positions follow a permissive time away policy. The position is expected to pay between $138,800 and $222,080 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive…