Senior Counsel Regulatory Compliance

As part of the Regulatory Compliance team within the Emerson Legal Department, the Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance will provide comprehensive and actionable legal support to the relevant business unit(s) on product security related issues to help mitigate risk and maintain trust. This position needs to be based in one of the following Emerson locations, St. Louis, Missouri, Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Medina, Minnesota, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bedford, Massachusetts, Marshalltown, Iowa, McKinney, Texas, Austin, Texas, Florham Park, New Jersey, and Boulder, Colorado.

• Work collaboratively with business unit(s) and world area(s) to develop and implement processes, policies and training as needed, based on product cybersecurity and other legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards and best practices

• Monitor, analyze, and advise on laws and regulations involving global technology and cybersecurity (including industry standards, such as ISO, NIST, developments that may affect Emerson and adjust program requirements as needed in conjunction with other Regulatory Compliance and Information Governance team members

• Provide counseling and guidance to Product Management and Engineering teams, with a focus on compliance and governance, on cybersecurity risks related to new and existing products and services throughout the product lifecycle, including vulnerability and incident management

• Manage and support legal aspects of product related cybersecurity and technology law escalations from business unit(s) and world area(s).

• Exercise good professional judgment, act with integrity, and drives results at all times to protect and enhance the image of the law department and company

• Support the legal team in implementing corporate policy throughout all divisions and strategic projects in different areas

• Coordinate responses to data protection/digital products and services related inquiries (. regulatory inquiries, incident response, data subject requests, customer questionnaires)

• Monitor activities to ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, processes and procedures

• Collaborate effectively within the Product Security and Compliance team, various Engineering and IT stakeholders, as well as other internal/external partners to build relationships supporting accountabilities.

• Communicate complex information, concepts, and metrics in a confident and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and visual means and tailored to the audience.

• Proficient understanding of business focus and processes, with the ability to integrate cybersecurity compliance into the business through effective teamwork and influence.

• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, trustworthiness, and confidence in representing the company and security leadership with the highest level of professionalism.

• Identify and advance strategic continuous improvement opportunities and other tasks as assigned.

• You set aggressive goals and has high standards. You have an in-depth understanding of how businesses work and make money. You acquire data from multiple diverse sources when solving problems. You gain the confidence and trust of others easily. You are effective in a variety of communication settings; one to one, small and large groups or among diverse styles and position levels.

• 4-7 years of relevant work experience in a commercial and international field (in-house or private practice, preferably in cybersecurity related field or compliance focus)

• Licensed to practice law in good standing with a US state bar

• Law Degree from an accredited law school

• Comfortable working with senior management

• Intermediate MS Office skill

• Excellent oral and written English language skills

• Openness to travel

• Solution finding, practical with strong business acumen, able to weigh and take reasonable risks

• Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in and exposed to a variety of legal matters and business areas.

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 salary range for this role is $116,300 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive efficient consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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.

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