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Join ABB and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy.

In this challenging role, you will oversee contracts- and claim management for small to medium-size projects with high complexity. Our local product group is counting on your expertise, know-how and proven track record gained during the entire processes of the project life cycle (from the project early initiation stage through the contract close-out stage) to safeguard or improve the long-term project profitability and ABB`s contractual position.

Your responsibilities

• Provide guidance on contract related matters to cross-department business team members in Sales, Procurement and Project Management from the sales phase throughout the project lifecycle and participate in contract negotiations and claim negotiations


• Master governing laws (civil law & common law), especially the contract law in the relevant area of responsibility


• Draft, review, analyze and comment contractual tender terms and conditions in close cooperation with the tender team, taking into account risk, pricing, scope and schedule and highlight areas of risks and opportunities


• Ensure with Project Management proper execution of contracts (from commercial & contractual perspective), enforcement and defense of claims and the development of a claim strategy (in conjunction with Legal if litigation is likely), in close cooperation with the project core team


• Liaise with the Legal Department regarding major claims and critical developments in sales, procurement and throughout the project lifecycle. Support the Legal Department in dispute resolution and litigation activities


• Actively participate in the risk review and project reviews processes from a contractual and risk perspective and ensure adherence to the relevant instructions


• Provide advice for questions related to export financing as well as export risk insurance, bank guarantees, letter of credits, insurance and taxes


• Provide support and guidance in all integrity matters including compliance with the ABB Group Charter, Code of Conduct and applicable Group Directives & Instructions


• Provide trainings related to Integrity and contract- and claim management topics

Your background

• Master’s degree in legal, commercial or technical field or comparable professional education


• Minimum six years of experience in bids, negotiations and contract management for complex (international) projects, preferably in the process industry, plant construction industry or rail industry


• Three years' successful track record in contract- and claim management in complex and large projects


• Sound knowledge and understanding of compliance matters


• Strong personality with ability to work in an international environment


• High degree of reliability and an ability to work well under pressure


• Team player with strong communication skills who is able to collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders


• Very good in English and German both oral and written; other language skills are a plus