Senior Corporate Counsel- Regulatory Compliance

Generac•Waukesha, WI

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel – Regulatory Compliance provides legal advice and support on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Company's operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers. Under the direction of the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Governance & Compliance, the role helps identify legal and regulatory risks, interpret evolving requirements, and support practical compliance solutions across multiple regulated areas. It is intended to be a broad regulatory and compliance legal advisor rather than the owner or singular subject matter expert for any one compliance function. Areas of support may include corporate compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI and emerging technology, EHS, product regulatory matters, product safety, emissions, and other federal, state, or international regulatory matters. The role partners with internal subject matter experts and external counsel to provide business-focused legal guidance and help mature compliance processes across the enterprise. The position also supports regulatory inquiries, audits, assessments, reviews, investigations, remediation activities, training, and legal evaluation of new initiatives, technologies, products, processes, or business models. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Current law license in good standing from any U.S. state, with eligibility to become licensed or practice through in-house authorization in Wisconsin.
At least 7 years of experience with a reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department.
Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice across multiple regulatory or compliance topics.
Strong legal analysis and issue-spotting skills across diverse regulatory and compliance subjects.
Practical, business-oriented judgment and ability to balance risk management with operational needs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to non-lawyers.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience advising on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, including corporate compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI and emerging technology, EHS, product regulatory matters, product safety, emissions, and other regulated business activities.
Experience working with or advising cross-functional teams in a global manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, technology, or publicly traded company environment.
Strong judgment, communication, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to distinguish between legal requirements, business preferences, and areas requiring subject matter expert input.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support on regulatory and compliance matters affecting business operations, products, suppliers, and customers.
Interpret federal, state, local, and international legal and regulatory requirements and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
Support the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Governance & Compliance and other Legal and Compliance leaders on corporate compliance initiatives, regulatory projects, and risk mitigation efforts.
Partner with subject matter experts on cross-functional programs, initiatives, and compliance-related issues.
Conduct legal analysis and issue-spotting across areas including data privacy, cybersecurity, AI and emerging technology, trade compliance, EHS, product regulatory matters, product safety, emissions, and other regulated business activities.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help assess their potential impact on company operations, products, and compliance obligations.
Support regulatory inquiries, audits, assessments, reviews, investigations, and remediation activities.
Evaluate legal and compliance considerations for new initiatives, technologies, products, processes, and business models.
Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters, as appropriate.
Provide training and awareness support to business teams on assigned legal and compliance topics.
Perform other legal duties as assigned by the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Governance & Compliance, or other Legal leadership.