Associate General Counsel Litigation

Emerson•Clayton, MO

About The Position

We are looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on litigator to join Emerson’s global Litigation Group as the Associate General Counsel, Litigation. This position will report directly to Emerson’s VP, litigation and will provide comprehensive legal support to the Litigation Group, law department, business units, and world areas on a broad array of complex litigation, and may also be responsible for management and supervision of Non-Lawyer Professionals within the Litigation Group. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Provides litigation advice to the VP Litigation, law department, business units and world areas on a broad spectrum of legal issues while exercising independent judgment Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Managing complex litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation claims involving Emerson on a global basis, including asbestos (tax and employment excluded) Managing and/or drafting complaints, responses to subpoenas, discovery, or notices Managing outside counsel and experts Providing legal support to product safety and claims teams and potential product recalls Staying abreast of litigation industry and related laws, regulations and practices Formulation and implementation of strategy for litigation process improvements Interfacing and collaborating with foreign and domestic internal and external legal resources Implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable businesses Strategic projects in different areas (e.g. implementation of various legislation, applicable new directives and regulations) Identify and lead various strategic initiatives of the Legal team May manage, mentor, and train other members of the Litigation Group May manage due diligence process for company acquisitions and divestitures Works cooperatively and collaboratively with Emerson Law Department colleagues, Emerson business personnel and outside counsel on litigation, pre-litigation, and other matters Exercises sound professional judgment, acts with integrity, and drive results at all times to protect and enhance the image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department

Requirements

Relevant work experience working on and/or managing complex litigation required; knowledge and experience with international laws.
Licensed to practice law in Missouri or another U.S. state
Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Applicants seeking both full time and part-time positions may be considered depending on experience
Forward thinking and strategic, solution-finding, practical, with a strong business acumen, able to weigh and take reasonable risks
Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in all kinds of legal matters and business areas
Comfortable working with senior management
Excellent oral and written English language skills
Openness to travel
Intermediate MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 years of relevant work experience working on and/or managing complex litigation required; knowledge and experience with international laws preferred

Responsibilities

Provides litigation advice to the VP Litigation, law department, business units and world areas on a broad spectrum of legal issues while exercising independent judgment
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Managing complex litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation claims involving Emerson on a global basis, including asbestos (tax and employment excluded)
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Managing and/or drafting complaints, responses to subpoenas, discovery, or notices
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Managing outside counsel and experts
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Providing legal support to product safety and claims teams and potential product recalls
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Staying abreast of litigation industry and related laws, regulations and practices
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Formulation and implementation of strategy for litigation process improvements
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Interfacing and collaborating with foreign and domestic internal and external legal resources
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable businesses
Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in: Strategic projects in different areas (e.g. implementation of various legislation, applicable new directives and regulations)
Identify and lead various strategic initiatives of the Legal team
May manage, mentor, and train other members of the Litigation Group
May manage due diligence process for company acquisitions and divestitures
Works cooperatively and collaboratively with Emerson Law Department colleagues, Emerson business personnel and outside counsel on litigation, pre-litigation, and other matters
Exercises sound professional judgment, acts with integrity, and drive results at all times to protect and enhance the image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department

Benefits

We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs.
We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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