Sr. Counsel, Global Product Regulatory - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

8d•$160,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Sr. Counsel, Global Product Regulatory: Serve as TTC’s senior legal advisor for global product and packaging regulatory compliance, product safety, and market access. Shape and drive enterprise-wide regulatory strategy, proactively anticipating and responding to evolving global requirements. Champion product safety and regulatory governance, positioning TTC as an industry leader in product compliance and risk management. Influence regulatory trends through advocacy at global industry associations. Create high-impact partnerships across product liability, engineering, product development, operations, EHS, sustainability, and marketing to align regulatory strategy with TTC’s long-term commercial and innovation objectives.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted or eligible for admission to the Minnesota State Bar.
8+ years of product and packaging regulatory experience, preferably in manufacturing, outdoor power equipment, or heavy machinery.
Expertise interpreting domestic and international product compliance laws and standards.
Strong communication, legal reasoning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience guiding teams or direct reports.
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and provide strategic, actionable regulatory guidance.
Alignment with TTC People Values (trust, respect, integrity) and Performance Values (innovation, continuous improvement, delivering results).

Nice To Haves

Engineering background is preferred
Product liability experience is a plus
Expertise in trade compliance is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead TTC compliance across global product and packaging regulations including CPSC reporting, hazardous materials transportation, EMC, robotics/wireless regulations, energy efficiency, engine emissions, restricted chemicals, and related international standards.
Provide legal strategy to TTC’s product safety governance processes, including issue identification, escalation, risk assessment and corrective action alignment.
Support TTC’s Corporate Product Safety Board and divisional safety committees, providing clear legal guidance on product safety obligations and emerging regulatory risks.
Advocate for TTC in global and North American industry associations (NAM, OPEI, AEM, PRBA), developing TTC’s positions and anticipating regulatory trends impacting TTC products and markets.
Drive cross-functional engagement with engineering, operations, EHS, product development, and marketing teams to interpret regulatory requirements, integrate compliance, and align strategy with business objectives.
Oversee regulatory filings, certifications, and market access submissions; direct outside counsel and technical consultants to ensure effective and cost-efficient support.
Manage regulatory budgets, workflows, and internal communication processes supporting global product compliance.