Senior Legal Counsel & Country Corporate Counsel

ABB UK

Arraijan, Panama
Strategic legal guidance
Commercial and contractual support
Integrity, compliance, and ethical leadership
As Senior Legal Counsel for Marine & Ports and Country Corporate Counsel for Panama, you will serve as the lead legal advisor in the country and a key member of the Marine & Ports Legal & Integrity team and the ABB Panama Country Management Team

Job Summary

  • As Senior Legal Counsel for Marine & Ports and Country Corporate Counsel for Panama, you will serve as the lead legal advisor in the country and a key member of the Marine & Ports Legal & Integrity team and the ABB Panama Country Management Team.
  • Provide clear, pragmatic legal advice that support strategic decision‑making and risk‑balanced business growth.
  • Deliver legal and integrity training programs, conduct investigations, and support ongoing compliance initiatives.

Matching Summary

As Senior Legal Counsel for Marine & Ports and Country Corporate Counsel for Panama, you will serve as the lead legal advisor in the country and a key member of the Marine & Ports Legal & Integrity team and the ABB Panama Country Management Team.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic legal guidance
  • Commercial and contractual support
  • Integrity, compliance, and ethical leadership
  • Dispute management
  • Risk management
  • Common law and civil law jurisdictions

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive and positive attitude
  • Collaborative team spirit
  • Strong communication skills
  • Attention to details
  • Willingness to tackle new needs

Key Requirements

  • Law degree in Panama or other jurisdiction
  • At least 10 years of working experience
  • Experience in multinational company
  • Experience in EPC, construction, energy or power industries
  • Experience in EPC contracts and/or FIDIC contracts
  • Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

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