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Associate General Counsel Litigation

Emerson
St. Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Mar 2026

About the role

We are looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on litigator to join Emerson’s global Litigation Group as the Associate General Counsel, Litigation.  This position will report directly to Emerson’s VP, litigation and will provide comprehensive legal support to the Litigation Group, law department, business units, and world areas on a broad array of complex litigation, and may also be responsible for management and supervision of Non-Lawyer Professionals within the Litigation Group. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Provides litigation advice to the VP Litigation, law department, business units and world areas on a broad spectrum of legal issues while exercising independent judgment

  • Supports the VP, Litigation and Legal team in:

    • Managing complex litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation claims involving Emerson on a global basis, including asbestos (tax and employment excluded)

    • Managing and/or drafting complaints, responses to subpoenas, discovery, or notices

    • Managing outside counsel and experts

    • Providing legal support to product safety and claims teams and potential product recalls

    • Staying abreast of litigation industry and related laws, regulations and practices

    • Formulation and implementation of strategy for litigation process improvements

    • Interfacing and collaborating with foreign and domestic internal and external legal resources 

    • Implementing corporate policies throughout all applicable businesses 

    • Strategic projects in different areas (e.g. implementation of various legislation, applicable new directives and regulations) 

  • Identify and lead various strategic initiatives of the Legal team

  • May manage, mentor, and train other members of the Litigation Group

  • May manage due diligence process for company acquisitions and divestitures

  • Works cooperatively and collaboratively with Emerson Law Department colleagues, Emerson business personnel and outside counsel on litigation, pre-litigation, and other matters

  • Exercises sound professional judgment, acts with integrity, and drive results at all times to protect and enhance the image and reputation of Emerson and the Law Department

 Who You Are:You see the big picture, constantly are imagining future scenarios, and create strategies to sustain competitive advantage.  You keep up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, with the competition, and in the market place. You deliver feedback letting people know where they stand, honestly and sensitively. You deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. You rally others to support common team goals, taking an Enterprise-wide approach and encouraging others to do the same.You have had exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) tools and you have an interest in how AI can enhance legal processes. For This Role, You Will Need:
  • Relevant work experience working on and/or managing complex litigation required; knowledge and experience with international laws.

  • Licensed to practice law in Missouri or another U.S. state  

  • Law Degree from an accredited U.S. law school

  • Applicants seeking both full time and part-time positions may be considered depending on experience 

  • Forward thinking and strategic, solution-finding, practical, with a strong business acumen, able to weigh and take reasonable risks

  • Self-motivated and keen on getting involved in all kinds of legal matters and business areas

  • Comfortable working with senior management

  • Excellent oral and written English language skills  

  • Openness

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