The Toro Company · 5 hours ago
Sr. Counsel, Global Product Regulatory - The Toro Company
The Toro Company is a Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914, focusing on providing world-class equipment for environmental maintenance. The Sr. Counsel for Global Product Regulatory will serve as the senior legal advisor for product compliance and safety, shaping regulatory strategy and driving engagement across various teams to align with business objectives.
CommercialIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead TTC compliance across global product and packaging regulations including CPSC reporting, hazardous materials transportation, EMC, robotics/wireless regulations, energy efficiency, engine emissions, restricted chemicals, and related international standards
Provide legal strategy to TTC’s product safety governance processes, including issue identification, escalation, risk assessment and corrective action alignment
Support TTC’s Corporate Product Safety Board and divisional safety committees, providing clear legal guidance on product safety obligations and emerging regulatory risks
Advocate for TTC in global and North American industry associations (NAM, OPEI, AEM, PRBA), developing TTC’s positions and anticipating regulatory trends impacting TTC products and markets
Drive cross-functional engagement with engineering, operations, EHS, product development, and marketing teams to interpret regulatory requirements, integrate compliance, and align strategy with business objectives
Oversee regulatory filings, certifications, and market access submissions; direct outside counsel and technical consultants to ensure effective and cost-efficient support
Manage regulatory budgets, workflows, and internal communication processes supporting global product compliance
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted or eligible for admission to the Minnesota State Bar
8+ years of product and packaging regulatory experience, preferably in manufacturing, outdoor power equipment, or heavy machinery
Expertise interpreting domestic and international product compliance laws and standards
Preferred
Engineering background is preferred
Product liability experience is a plus
Expertise in trade compliance is a plus
Strong communication, legal reasoning, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience guiding teams or direct reports
Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and provide strategic, actionable regulatory guidance
Alignment with TTC People Values (trust, respect, integrity) and Performance Values (innovation, continuous improvement, delivering results)
Benefits
Affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan
401k
Dress for your day
Conveniently located near both St. Paul and Minneapolis
Onsite café
Complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility
Variety of mental health and financial health resources
20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community
Flexible schedule during the summer
Hybrid work schedule
Company
The Toro Company
The Toro Company provides solutions for the outdoor environment.
Funding
Current Stage
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