Senior Associate General Counsel Regulatory Compliance

Emerson•Clayton, MO

2d•$183,700 - $262,400•Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance to provide legal support to business units and functions on complex, high-profile matters and lead legal professionals within the Emerson Law Department. The role leads Emerson’s legal strategy and compliance programs for data privacy, cybersecurity, and related regulatory matters, serving as a strategic advisor to IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams. The position partners with senior leadership to support compliance with global technology laws and industry standards. The role serves as the lead legal resource for the company’s cybersecurity and privacy function, advises global business leadership on privacy and technology laws, and supports the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance. It leads a regional team of legal professionals, manages internal colleagues and outside counsel, and helps shape and implement the Regulatory Compliance Team’s and Law Department’s strategy. The position is based at one of Emerson’s U.S. corporate offices and requires domestic and international travel of approximately 10%.

Requirements

Relevant work experience in a commercial and international field, in-house or in private practice, commensurate with the position.
Licensed to practice law.
Law degree from an accredited law school.
Comfortable working with senior management.
Intermediate MS Office skills.
Excellent oral and written English.
Openness to travel, including approximately 10% domestic and international travel to meet business needs.
Practical, solution-finding approach with strong business acumen and ability to weigh and take reasonable risks.
Self-motivated and willing to become involved in a range of legal matters and business areas.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

12 or more years of relevant work experience in a commercial and international field, in-house or in private practice.

Responsibilities

Provide senior-level advice on complex, high-profile legal matters involving cybersecurity requirements; incident preparedness, response, and breach notification; vulnerability reporting, communications, and remediation; data privacy and cross-border transfers; artificial intelligence; records management and retention; and other information governance and technology laws.
Act as lead attorney and strategic business partner to global Emerson business leadership on privacy and technology laws.
Directly manage and lead a regional team of legal professionals, supporting their development, project management, and program execution.
Oversee and manage Law Department colleagues and outside counsel to support compliance with Emerson policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Provide regular training to business unit and legal department personnel on applicable regulations, procedures, and best practices.
Keep business units and Law Department management informed in a timely manner about significant developments concerning material matters.
Exercise professional judgment and integrity, and achieve results that protect and enhance Emerson’s and the Law Department’s reputation.
Support the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and the legal team on technology laws, incident management, corporate policy implementation, strategic legal projects, employment laws related to privacy, and records management.
Oversee the post-acquisition legal integration of newly acquired companies in applicable legal areas.
Drive the evolution and implementation of the Regulatory Compliance Team’s and Legal Department’s vision, mission, strategy, and initiatives.
Serve as the lead legal resource for the company’s cybersecurity and privacy function and work with departments across the company to develop scalable solutions.
Monitor, track, and assess evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
Review and interpret legislation and regulations and develop knowledge of global, federal, and state statutes and related industry standards.
Oversee and financially manage outside counsel in accordance with Law Department guidelines.