Senior Associate General Counsel Regulatory Compliance

About the role

Provides legal support to business units and functions on complex, high-profile matters while leading legal professionals within the Emerson Law Department. Leads Emerson's legal strategy and compliance programs for data privacy, cybersecurity, and related regulatory matters. Serves as a strategic advisor to IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams, partnering with senior leadership to ensure compliance with global technology laws and industry standards. This position can be based at one of Emerson's US corporate offices.

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level advice to relevant business units on complex, high-profile legal matters including: cybersecurity requirements; incident preparedness, response and breach notification obligations; vulnerability reporting, communication plans and incident remediation; data privacy and cross-border transfers; artificial intelligence; records management and retention; and other relevant information governance and technology laws.
• Acts as lead attorney and strategic business partner for Emerson business leadership globally on all privacy and technology laws.
• Directly manages and otherwise leads a regional team of legal professionals, supporting their individual development, project management and program execution.
• Oversees and manages Emerson Law Department colleagues and outside counsel to ensure compliance with Emerson policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provides regular training to business unit and legal department personnel with respect to applicable regulations, procedures and best practices.
• Keeps business units and Law Department management fully advised of all significant developments concerning all material matters in a timely fashion.
• Exercises good professional judgment, acts with integrity, and drives results at all times to protect and enhance the image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department.
• Supports the Vice President of Regulatory Compliance and Legal team in: technology laws including cybersecurity, data privacy and AI; incident management; implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable divisions; strategic projects in different areas (e.g. leading the implementation of various legislation, applicable new directives and regulations); relevant employment laws as they relate to privacy; records management.
• Oversees the post-acquisition legal integration process of newly acquired companies with regard to all applicable legal areas.
• Drives the evolution and implementation of the vision, mission, strategy and initiatives of the Regulatory Compliance Team and Legal Department.
• Serves as the lead legal resource for the Company's cybersecurity and privacy function and works closely with various departments across the company to help develop scalable solutions.
• Monitors, tracks and assesses the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Reviews and interprets legislation and regulations and becomes fully knowledgeable about global, federal and state statutes and associated industry standards.
• Provides oversight and financial management of outside counsel in accordance with Law department guidelines.

Requirements

• Consistently applies a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions.
• Sees the big picture, constantly imagines future scenarios, and creates strategies to sustain competitive advantage.
• Readily distinguishes between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations.
• Delivers messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner.
• Actively seeks input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Relevant level of work experience in a commercial and international field (in-house or 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.
• Solution-finding, practical, with a strong business acumen, able to weigh and take reasonable risks.
• Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in all kinds of legal matters and business areas.
• Able to travel 10% domestically & internationally to meet business needs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Pay

The starting salary for this role is $183,700 - $262,400 annually and a bonus opportunity, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to the role.

Benefits

Emerson prioritizes a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow, fostering an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives. The company offers ongoing career development and an inclusive culture with support through mentorship, training, and leadership opportunities. Benefits include a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, and recognition programs. Flexible time off plans include paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Emerson prioritizes employee wellbeing with flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

About Us

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through deep domain expertise and a legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, Emerson helps companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. Emerson offers equitable opportunities, celebrates diversity, and embraces challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries.