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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.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

+ 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, etc.) 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 (e.g. 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.

Who You Are:

+ 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.

For This Role, You Will Need:

+ 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 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 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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WHY EMERSON

Our 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.

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 for hire.

Equal 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.

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ABOUT EMERSON

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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**Requisition ID** : 26000009

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.