Senior Regulatory Compliance Counsel - Global & Cross-Functional

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel – Regulatory Compliance to advise on federal, state, local, and international regulatory matters affecting operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers.

The role focuses on practical compliance solutions across corporate governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI/emerging technology, EHS, product safety, emissions, and related areas, partnering with internal and external counsel to mature enterprise-wide

Qualifications

• Education Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Current law license in good standing from any U.S. state, with eligibility to become licensed or practice through in-house authorization in Wisconsin.
• Work Experience 7 years of experience with a reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Demonstrated ability to provide practical legal advice across multiple regulatory or compliance topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to non-lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Company's business operations, products, suppliers, and customers.
• Assist with interpretation of federal, state, local, and international legal and regulatory requirements and provide practical guidance to business stakeholders.
• Support the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Governance & Compliance and other Legal and Compliance leaders on corporate compliance initiatives, regulatory projects, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Partner with subject matter experts to support cross-functional programs, initiatives, and compliance-related issues.
• Support legal analysis and issue-spotting across areas that may include data privacy, cybersecurity, AI/emerging technology, trade compliance, EHS, product regulatory, product safety, emissions, and other regulated business activities.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and help assess potential impact on the Company's operations, products, and compliance obligations.
• Support regulatory inquiries, audits, assessments, reviews, investigations, and remediation activities.
• Help evaluate legal and compliance considerations for new initiatives, technologies, products, processes, or business models.
• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel on specialized regulatory matters, as appropriate.
• Provide training and awareness support to business teams on assigned legal and compliance topics.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned by the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Governance & Compliance, or other Legal leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel – Regulatory Compliance to advise on federal, state, local, and international regulatory matters affecting operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers.

The role focuses on practical compliance solutions across corporate governance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI/emerging technology, EHS, product safety, emissions, and related areas, partnering with internal and external counsel to mature enterprise-wide