Senior Associate General Counsel Regulatory Compliance

• 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.

• 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% domesically & 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 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.