Senior Counsel Intellectual Property

Emerson • St Louis, MO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Emerson's legal team as a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, where you will provide strategic IP guidance that helps protect innovation, mitigate risk, and support business growth across global markets. In this role, you will partner with business leaders, engineers, and legal colleagues to develop and execute intellectual property strategies that enable long-term success.

Requirements

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant commercial and international legal experience, in-house or private practice
• Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar and the Federal Patent Bar
• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior business and Law Department leaders
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• Willingness to travel
• Self-motivation and interest in varied legal matters and business areas
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Manage outside counsel and global patent prosecution.
• Conduct patent searches, landscapes, and competitor monitoring.
• Review invention disclosures and identify protection opportunities.
• Support IP diligence for transactions, acquisitions, and product launches.
• Train technical and business teams on IP processes and best practices.
• Develop business-aligned patent strategies and portfolio priorities.
• Lead FTO analyses and risk mitigation recommendations.
• Draft and negotiate IP agreements, including NDAs, licenses, and JDAs.
• Support patent litigation and outside counsel coordination.
• Keep business and Law Department leaders informed of significant developments.
• Exercise sound judgment and integrity to protect Emerson’s reputation.
• Implement corporate policies across applicable divisions.
• Lead strategic projects involving legislation, directives, and regulations.
• Manage post-acquisition legal integration.

Benefits

• medical insurance plans
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• recognition
• flexible time off plans
• paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• vacation leave
• holiday leave

What This Job Offers

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