Sr. Counsel, Global Product Regulatory - The Toro Company

The Toro Company•Bloomington, MN

3d•$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.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits
Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
Location – Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrally located for most commuters!
Food - Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day.
Wellness - The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.
Summer Hours – Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer! By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.
Flexible Work Arrangements – This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time, has promoted team-building and flexibility.
Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $160,000 - $210,000.
Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics.
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