Legal Counsel / Contract Manager - Process Automation, North America - Jobs in Saint-Laurent, QC

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Legal Counsel / Contract Manager - Process Automation, North AmericaTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.Our Process Automation business offers a range of solutions for process and hybrid industries, including our industry-specific integrated automation, electrification and digital solutions, control technologies, software and advanced services, as well as measurement & analytics, marine and turbocharging offerings. Process Automation is #2 in the market globally. Based on its deep domain knowledge, experience and expertise in delivering world-class automation products, systems and solutions, a wide area of complimenting digital and collaborative solutions across applications and sectors, the Process Automation business helps customers remain competitive, improving their ROI and running safe and productive operations. Working as a Legal Counsel / Contract Manager, you will be a key member of the Process Automation Mining business team. In this role, you will be accountable to lead the provision of contract management services to NAM (North America) Mining business ensuring all contract management activities are executed in accordance with ABB Group/Division/Business Unit directives and instructions including Company procedures and the Contract Management Framework. This position will report directly to the Process Automation Regional General Counsel, North and South America. Location: Montreal, QuebecYour responsibilities

• Reviewing and commenting on commercial and technical tender terms and conditions in concert with ABB’s Legal and Integrity (L&I) team.
• Developing contract strategy based on customer requirements, ABB’s policies, and the overall execution strategy considering risk, pricing, scope, and schedule.
• Seeking advice from L&I to draft, negotiate and finalize agreements during the Sales and Project Execution phases.
• Developing and implementing risk mitigation and opportunity plan in concert with Project Manager and/or Sales Manager.
• Supporting operations with timely and accurate execution of commercial aspects in portfolio of contracts (i.e., payments, claims, variation orders, warranties, provisions, guarantees, etc.).
• Support drafting of Purchase Orders, Contracts and Subcontracts and ensures that relevant (sub) contracts contain appropriate contract terms to protect ABB’s interest, including flow-down of main contract terms.
• Ensuring that contract insurance provisions are adhered to and coordinates with Insurance Risk Management regarding occurrences that may be covered by customer or ABB provided insurance.
• Collaborating with Legal (Export Control) to ensure accurate handling of all export control matters and ensures close review of all contracts and projects.

Your background

• 2 to 5 years of ownership & performance experience in industrial projects environment with hands-on knowledge of contract management.
• Sound knowledge of the key business environment and growth drivers of mining with innovation & speed with demonstrated experience in operational execution and tactical responsibilities.
• Law degree from an accredited institution and a member of the Bar Association.
• Experience with Government Contracting requirements is a plus.
• Knowledge of French, English is must and Spanish is an asset.

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Wellbeing program
• Healthcare plan

More about usWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the 4th year in a row, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada’s top employers by Forbes Magazine and has been ranked #1 within the industry category. Also named as Canadas Top 100 Employers, Montreals Top Employers, Canadas Top Employers for Young People, and Best Candidate Experience Award (CandE Award), ABBs culture and commitment are to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. #LI-hybridQuick Apply

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