General Counsel

Emerson; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Clear career ladder

Flexible temporary days

Real benefits

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a General Counsel in Kent, WA to own legal strategy and drive a regional rollout. The role emphasizes ownership, clear decision-making, and professional representation of Emerson with stakeholders. The position includes mentorship, a defined ladder, solid benefits, and flexible temporary days you can plan around.

The package targets a market range with a focus on growth, process-improvement culture, and a practical approach to complex regulatory issues in Washington state.

Qualifications

• Trademark law basics and related regulatory knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal caseloads.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to simplify jargon into clear language.
• Experience delivering projects on tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered.
• Represent Emerson professionally with vendors, partners, and customers.
• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Run point on general incidents until they're resolved.
• Carry general projects from napkin sketch to Kent, WA rollout.

Skills

Trademark knowledge

Case management

Analytical thinking

Plain-English communication

Delivery ownership

Job description

Bring your Trademark Law, your Case Management, and your opinions, because Emerson's next General Counsel will help decide where Kent, WA goes from here. What makes this Emerson role different is the ownership; the $62,000 - $91,000 and temporary hours are just the entry fee.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered
• Represent Emerson professionally with vendors, partners, and customers
• Contribute to process improvements that boost efficiency and reduce waste
• Run point on general incidents until they're truly resolved
• Carry general projects from napkin sketch to Kent, WA rolloutRead Emerson's general signals and reprioritize without being asked

What You'll Bring

• Comfort being measured against a clear junior bar
• A communication style that translates jargon back into plain English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proven follow-through, measured in shipped things rather than good intentions
• A track record of empowering delivery in a temporary structure
• Knowledge of WA-specific regulations relevant to general work

Emerson is a playfully-serious, fiercely independent Kent company that would rather earn trust slowly than buy attention quickly. Candid, kind feedback is part of the job, and we coach toward growth rather than blame.

The $62,000 - $91,000 we offer comes attached to mentorship, a clear ladder, real benefits, and flexible temporary days you can plan around.

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