Senior Legal Counsel APAC, Electrification Service, Singapore

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This position reports to: Division General Counsel ELSE __ Senior Legal Counsel - APAC
Candidate must be based in the APAC region: Singapore, Australia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Korea | Hybrid #LI-hybrid
As Senior Legal Counsel for ABB Electrification in APAC, you'll be a strategic advisor to the Division General Counsel, navigating complex M&A transactions, structured finance arrangements, and cross-border legal challenges. You'll champion integrity standards, build strong stakeholder relationships, and design innovative legal solutions that drive business growth while managing enterprise risk. This individual contributor role demands a seasoned legal professional who balances commercial acumen with cultural sensitivity across diverse APAC markets. Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic legal counsel on mergers & acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructuring activities across APAC, including deal structuring and due diligence.
Advise on complex financing arrangements (structured finance, trade finance, as-a-service models) and negotiate high-stakes commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions.
Develop scalable contract management processes to handle high-volume contractual workflows efficiently while mitigating legal risks.
Champion ABB's Code of Conduct and integrity standards, collaborating with Compliance and Regulatory teams to proactively identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
Act as trusted partner to business leaders, managing disputes with regulatory authorities and overseeing external counsel engagement, including budget oversight and quality assurance.
Qualifications
JD, LLB, or equivalent legal degree with active bar admission in APAC
Minimum 10 years of experience supporting complex industrial and technological businesses, with international exposure
Deep expertise in M&A, corporate finance, structured finance, and complex cross-border transactions with proven financial modeling capabilities
Strong understanding of global anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws (UK Bribery Act, US FCPA) and ability to identify integrity risks and cultural compliance trends
Extensive contract negotiation and management experience across multiple jurisdictions
Proven ability to respond to regulatory inquiries and manage interactions with government authorities
Cultural sensitivity and ability to navigate diverse APAC business environments while maintaining global compliance standards
Experience with as-a-service business models and emerging technologies (desirable)
Willingness to travel within the APAC region
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