Vice President Regulatory Compliance

If you are a Regulatory Compliance legal professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson’s Global Enterprise Legal Team has an exciting leadership role for you! We are seeking a Vice President, Regulatory Compliance to lead and oversee Emerson’s global compliance strategy. In this role, you will shape and implement programs that ensure integrity, innovation, and adherence to regulatory standards worldwide.

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, you will serve as a key member of the Chief Legal Officer Leadership Team and represent the Regulatory Compliance group at the highest level.

If you are ready to expand your professional experiences, work independently and grow professionally with a thriving organization, we invite you to become a valued member of our team!

• Develop and execute strategies for Emerson’s global compliance program, including international trade, antitrust/competition, anti‑corruption, third‑party due diligence, data privacy, product cybersecurity, AI governance, record retention, and conflict minerals.
• Advise senior executives — including the CEO, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer — on compliance matters, risks, and associated costs.
• Lead and manage the Regulatory Compliance team to deliver practical, high‑quality legal counsel aligned with business objectives.
• Stay current on global regulatory trends, laws, and best practices to ensure Emerson remains proactive and compliant.
• Drive process improvements and strategic initiatives to strengthen compliance programs.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.
• Oversee inquiries, investigations, audits, and interactions with regulatory bodies.
• Manage the Regulatory Compliance budget and relationships with external counsel and experts.
• Contribute to the vision and strategy of the Global Legal and Security Department as part of the leadership team.

You think strategically and anticipate future challenges, creating solutions that sustain competitive advantage. You act decisively in dynamic, fast‑changing environments and inspire accountability across your team. You communicate clearly and persuasively, building trust and confidence with stakeholders at all levels. You model collaboration and inclusion, ensuring diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Extensive legal experience (typically 15+ years) with substantive international regulatory compliance expertise
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and global compliance laws and regulations
• Ability to work effectively with senior leadership and navigate complex business environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Legal authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not available)
• Willingness to travel, including internationally

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree (U.S. law degree strongly preferred)
• Licensed to practice law in the United States

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $229,000 - $327,000 annually and eligible for bonus and equity, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role.

This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of the posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.