Senior Counsel I Regulatory Compliance

Emerson's 130+ years of history have been filled with achievements and challenges that have driven innovative thinking and bold transformations, molding us into the company we are today. By joining us as a Senior Counsel I Regulatory Compliance, you will be providing legal support to Emerson organizations globally regarding environmental and sustainability laws.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply now and join our team in Mandaluyong City, Philippines

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provides advice to the relevant business unit(s) on a broad spectrum of legal issues using independent analysis and supports Businesses and Global Product Environmental Compliance Team.

• Conducts research and monitoring of relevant laws such as REACH, RoHS, CBAM, ESPR, Batteries, PPWR, and their equivalents globally. 

• Analyze relevant laws and develop simple, practical solutions for Emerson businesses.

• Draft legal alerts, legal standards, questionnaires, frequently asked questions documents, policies, procedures, training and workshop materials, contract provisions, and other required documents.

• Resolve escalations such as environmental and sustainability compliance issues in commercial transactions, questions related to product labelling, and customers' request to provide information with respect to environmental matters.

• May mentor, manage, and train other members of the Emerson Law Department

• May directly manage and otherwise lead a regional team of legal professionals, supporting their individual development, project management and program execution.

• Cooperates in, proactively contributes, and sometimes leads various strategic initiatives of the Legal team, and with other tasks assigned.

Who You Are:

You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You are self-motivated and always act with integrity. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You value collaboration and thrive on building partnerships to achieve common goals. You embrace challenges and seize opportunities with urgency, determination, and high energy.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school.

• At least 5 years of in-house or private legal practice.

• Excellent oral and written English and strong legal writing skills.

• Knowledge of EU environmental and sustainability laws.

• Experience in supporting international commercial transactions and manufacturing companies.

• Experience in conducting training.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart

• Licensed to practice law in any country where Emerson has an office is preferred.

• Experience in industrial automation and in industries served by Emerson is a plus.

• Knowledge of product conformity legislation, as well as proficiency in other languages is a plus.

Our Culture & Commitment to You 

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 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, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

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