Corporate Counsel

Egreenservices; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Buffalo, NY seeks a Corporate Counsel to tackle hard general problems in regulatory compliance and business ethics. The role offers a salary of $72,000 to $106,000 with flexible hours and broad ownership of legal tasks, under a culture that values trust and accountability.

Our team reviews Corporate Counsel applications daily and emphasizes growth, curiosity, and a reputation for delivering reliable, actionable analyses in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Strong multitasking ability without sacrificing quality.
• Comfort owning the unglamorous middle of a temporary project.
• Familiar with temporary schedules and team norms at Emerson.
• Curiosity and a drive to sharpen your craft.

Responsibilities

• Make general tradeoffs visible for leadership decisions.
• Keep leadership honest with actionable numbers.
• Defend SOX compliance fundamentals.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership review.
• Spot patterns in Buffalo feedback before it becomes a complaint.

Skills

Multitasking

Regulatory compliance

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Job description

Strip away the perks talk and the Corporate Counsel job at Emerson is simple: hard general problems, Regulatory Compliance, and people who care. What sets the offer apart is trust — $72,000 - $106,000 and temporary hours are nice, but the general ownership is the headline.

Key Responsibilities

• Make general tradeoffs visible so Emerson can weigh them
• Keep Emerson leadership honest with numbers they can act on
• Defend the SOX Compliance fundamentals when speed tempts everyone to skip them
• Prepare reports, summaries, and presentations for review by leadership
• Spot the Buffalo pattern in feedback before it becomes a complaint

What You'll Bring

• Strong multitasking ability without sacrificing quality
• Comfort owning the unglamorous middle of a temporary project
• Working familiarity with temporary schedules and team norms at Emerson
• Curiosity and a continuous drive to sharpen your general craft

Emerson grew out of a Buffalo, NY research lab and never lost its endlessly-iterating, question-everything approach to Tax Law. Our values show up in small daily choices, not just a poster on the wall.

We deliver $72,000 - $106,000, comprehensive benefits, and a development culture where curiosity and hardworking ambition are rewarded.

Our team checks new Corporate Counsel applications every single business day.

Don't wait for the perfect moment to switch into general work, because it's right now.