Full-time General Counsel, Emerson

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% 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 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.

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WHY EMERSON [https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/careers/meet-emerson]

03Our Commitment to Our People

• At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our
• diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the

world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join

us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive

knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the

world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the

planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your

skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud

corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our

people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility

seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything

we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek

opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to

break through. Let’s go, together.

04Work 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 for hire.

05Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,

race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political

affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,

disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a

workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

06Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation

• If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this
• website to apply for a position, please
• contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com
• [idisability.administrator@emerson.com].

07ABOUT EMERSON [https://www1.emerson.com/en/corporate/about-us]

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our

deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers

in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables,

chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while

improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology,

we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve

their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges

with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of

countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for

a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent

graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference

with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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