Senior Corporate Counsel- Regulatory Compliance

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Waukesha, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Appliances • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Provides broad legal advice on regulatory and compliance matters affecting operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers. Supports regulatory interpretation, risk mitigation, audits, investigations, remediation, compliance initiatives, emerging technology assessments, outside counsel management, and stakeholder training across areas including privacy, cybersecurity, trade, product safety, emissions, and EHS.
Summary Generated by Built In
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.

For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.


Ready to Power a Smarter World with us?

The Senior Corporate Counsel – Regulatory Compliance provides legal advice and support on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters affecting the Company's operations, products, employees, suppliers, and customers. Working under the direction of the VP, Deputy General Counsel – Corporate Governance & Compliance, this role assists with identifying legal and regulatory risks, interpreting evolving requirements, and supporting practical compliance solutions across multiple regulated areas.


This position is intended to be a broad regulatory and compliance legal advisor, not a singular subject matter expert or owner of any one compliance function. Areas of support may include corporate compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI/emerging technology, EHS, product regulatory, product safety, emissions, and other federal, state, or international regulatory matters. The role partners with internal subject matter experts and external counsel as appropriate to provide business-focused legal guidance and help mature compliance processes across the enterprise.


Major 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.

Minimum Requirements


Education

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.


Certification / License

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 legal analysis and issue-spotting across diverse regulatory and compliance subjects.

Practical, business-oriented judgment and ability to balance risk management with operational needs.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex requirements clearly to non-lawyers.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders.

 

Preferred Job Requirements

 

Work Experience

Experience advising on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters such as corporate compliance, data privacy, cybersecurity, trade compliance, AI/emerging technology, EHS, product regulatory, product safety, emissions and other regulated business activities

Experience working with or advising cross-functional teams in a global manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, technology, or publicly traded company environment.

 

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong judgment, communication, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills.

Ability to distinguish between legal requirements, business preferences, and areas requiring subject matter expert input.

 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.  The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
  • Current law license in good standing from any U.S. state
  • Eligibility to become licensed or practice through in-house authorization in Wisconsin
  • Seven years of experience with a reputable law firm and/or corporate legal department
  • Ability to provide practical legal advice across multiple regulatory or compliance topics
  • Strong legal analysis and issue-spotting skills across diverse regulatory and compliance subjects
  • Business-oriented judgment and ability to balance risk management with operational needs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience advising on broad regulatory and compliance matters
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global manufacturing, industrial, consumer products, technology, or publicly traded company environment
  • Strong judgment, communication, drafting, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Ability to distinguish legal requirements, business preferences, and matters requiring subject matter expert input
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The Company
HQ: Waukesha, Wisconsin
3,437 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Generac is a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Our purpose is to lead the evolution to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world through our backup and prime power systems. As a company, we are committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Founded in 1959, Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generators. Generac’s people contribute to the company’s growth and success by living our corporate values everyday - integrity, innovation, agility, teamwork, and excellence. We foster a culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusivity, and good corporate citizenship, globally. If you're interested in powering your future with Generac, visit www.generac.com/about-us/careers to find a position that fits your career goals and celebrated talents. #PoweringPossibilities #ThePowerOfGenerac

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