Senior Associate General Counsel Regulatory Compliance

Emerson • St Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Emerson is hiring a Senior Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, based at one of its U.S. corporate offices listed with the posting. The role provides legal support to business units and functions on complex, high-profile matters and leads legal professionals within the Emerson Law Department. It 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 and works with departments across the company to develop scalable solutions. It supports the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and the legal team on technology laws, incident management, corporate policy implementation, strategic regulatory projects, relevant employment laws, and records management. It also oversees post-acquisition legal integration for applicable legal areas and helps advance the Regulatory Compliance Team’s and Legal Department’s vision, strategy, and initiatives.

The position monitors and assesses evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations, interprets legislation and standards, and oversees outside counsel and related financial management. Emerson describes a competitive local-market base salary with annual merit review and a bonus opportunity. The stated starting salary is $183,700–$262,400 annually, depending on the candidate’s skills, capabilities, and experience. The company also highlights career development, an inclusive and collaborative culture, flexible benefits, employee wellbeing, and flexible time-off plans.

Requirements

• Relevant work experience in a commercial and international field, in-house or in private practice, commensurate with the level of 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 and ability to travel 10% domestically and internationally to meet business needs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Practical, solution-oriented approach and strong business acumen, with the ability to weigh and take reasonable risks.
• Self-motivated and willing to become involved in a wide range of legal matters and business areas.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level advice to business units on complex, high-profile legal matters involving cybersecurity requirements; incident preparedness, response, and breach notifications; 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 for Emerson business leadership globally on privacy and technology laws.
• Directly manage and lead a regional team of legal professionals, supporting their development, project management, and program execution.
• Oversee Emerson Law Department colleagues and outside counsel to support compliance with company 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 of significant developments concerning material matters.
• Support the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and the legal team on technology laws, incident management, corporate policy implementation, strategic projects, relevant employment laws, and records management.
• Oversee 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 across departments to develop scalable solutions.
• Monitor, track, and assess evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Review and interpret legislation and regulations and maintain knowledge of global, federal, and state statutes and associated industry standards.
• Provide oversight and financial management of outside counsel in accordance with Law Department guidelines.
• Exercise professional judgment and integrity, drive results, and protect and enhance Emerson’s and the Law Department’s reputation.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunity.
• Medical insurance plans.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time-off plans.
• Paid parental leave, including maternal and paternal leave.
• Vacation leave.
• Holiday leave.
• Career development support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior