Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

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2 Locations
Hybrid
Senior level
Internet of Things • Energy
The Role
Provides legal counsel on product cybersecurity, technology law, regulatory compliance, data protection, and risk management. Advises Product Management, Engineering, IT, and business teams on cybersecurity requirements, vulnerability and incident management, regulatory inquiries, data subject requests, and customer questionnaires. Develops compliance policies, processes, training, and governance programs while monitoring global laws, regulations, ISO and NIST standards. Supports escalations, corporate policy implementation, and continuous improvement across international business operations.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 
 
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 have high standards.
  • You analyze multiple and diverse sources of information to define problems accurately before moving to solutions.
  • You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • You consistently apply a business driver and marketplace focus when prioritizing actions.
  • You model high standards of honesty and integrity.

 
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 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:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We develop an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from excellent 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 complementary teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.

About Us

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.

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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!

No calls or agencies please. 

Skills Required

  • 4-7 years of relevant commercial and international legal experience
  • Licensed law degree from an accredited law school
  • Experience in cybersecurity-related legal work or compliance
  • Ability to work comfortably with senior management
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Excellent oral and written English language skills
  • Openness to travel
  • Practical solution-finding skills and strong business acumen
  • Ability to weigh risks and make reasonable decisions
  • Self-motivated and willing to support varied legal matters and business areas

Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.

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The Company
HQ: Saint Louis, MO
50,857 Employees
Year Founded: 1890

What We Do

At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.

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