Senior Associate General Counsel Regulatory Compliance

Emerson Electric Co.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 184,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Electric Co. is seeking a Senior Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance to base at Emerson US corporate offices.

The role provides senior legal guidance on cybersecurity, data privacy, AI, and related regulations, partnering with IT, HR, Marketing, and other teams to ensure compliance across global technology laws. The role leads a regional legal team, oversees external counsel, and trains personnel on regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law
• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Excellent oral and written English
• Willingness to travel 10% domestically & internationally
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Responsibilities

• Provides senior level advice to business units on complex legal matters including cybersecurity, data privacy, AI, incident response, and governance.
• Leads regional team of legal professionals and manages outside counsel as needed.
• Provides ongoing training on regulations and best practices across business units and law department.
• Oversees post-acquisition integration from a legal perspective across applicable areas.
• Monitors and interprets evolving privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Skills

English fluency

Legal advisory

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

JD degree

Job description

Emerson has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Associate General Counsel, Regulatory Compliance that can be based at one of our Emerson US corporate offices in the cities listed with this posting.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.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provides senior level advice to the relevant business unit(s) 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 unit(s) 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 work closely with various departments across the company to help develop scalable solutions
• Monitor, track and assess the rapidly evolving landscape of privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations;
• Reviews and interpret legislation and regulations and become 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.

Who You Are:

You consistently apply a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions. You see the big picture, constantly imagines future scenarios, and creates strategies to sustain competitive advantage. You readily distinguish between what's relevant and what's unimportant to make sense of complex situations. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling and concise manner. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• 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 that Set You Apart:

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

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. 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 a role.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Work Authorization:

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible.

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