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Emerson · 6 hours ago

Senior Counsel Regulatory Compliance

Florham Park, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $160K/yr

4+ years exp

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Senior Counsel for Regulatory Compliance. This role involves providing legal support on product security issues, developing compliance processes, and advising on cybersecurity regulations.

ElectronicsIndustrial AutomationInternet of ThingsLightingManufacturingSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Regulatory ComplianceCybersecurity LawLegal CounselingLaw DegreeMS OfficeBusiness AcumenEnglish Language SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-Motivated

Required

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