Senior Counsel

Emerson is a trusted partner in the world's most crucial industries to address the biggest challenges of modern life. We cater to a wide range of industries including water, mining and minerals, and oil and gas industries. As a Senior Counsel  you will provide comprehensive legal support to Emerson businesses in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), serving as the key legal business partner for all the assigned functional areas in ANZ, including sales, project teams, HR, Finance, Procurement. Do you want to be part of our goal to make the world healthier, safer, and more balanced? Apply now and join our team! In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Provide legal advice and support to the Australian and New Zealand businesses on a broad spectrum of legal matters using independent analysis, including local country-specific regulations, employment law issues, dispute resolutions, etc.
• Supervise legislative changes that affect business operations and ensure that internal policies and/or business processes are reviewed and updated for compliance with the evolving legal rules.
• Keep ANZ management and Law Department management fully advised of all significant developments concerning all material matters in a timely fashion.
• Collaborate with the Regulatory Compliance Practice Group to support ANZ international trade compliance issues, including advice on customs controls and supervising export control issues in the countries where the company operates.
• Support the implementation of the Enterprise and local regulatory and compliance programs for international trade, due diligence, modern slavery, etc., in coordination with the Regulatory Compliance Practice Group and other Law Department colleagues.
• Work with the Global Contracts Leader to support the ANZ contracts team with any customer negotiations or regional legal requirements for a broad range of contracts.
• Assist in the development and execution of the critical initiatives of the Asia Pacific Legal Function, as directed by General Counsel, AP
• Handle disputes and lawsuits with guidance from Emerson Litigation Group 
• Provide legal support in relation to internal investigations in ANZ, as may be needed.
• Lead external counsel, as necessary.

Who You Are: You keep up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the marketplace. Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. For This Role, You Will Need:

• Law Degree from an accredited law school
• Experience in a commercial and international field (in-house or private practice)
• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction, Australia qualification preferred.
• Solution-finding, practical, with strong eye for business, able to weigh and take reasonable risks.
• Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in and exposed to all kinds of legal matters and business areas.

Our Offer to You:  By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do. Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets . We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential . We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company. We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work setup where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office. Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities. Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent!  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our  Culture & Values and about  Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson . If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact:  idisability.administrator@emerson.com . #J-18808-Ljbffr