Vice President Litigation
Vice President Litigation
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Job Description
Are you a legal professional with expertise experience and a passion for leading all aspects of a companys litigation we have an exciting opportunity for you with Emersons Global Enterprise Legal Team. We are recruiting for a Vice President Litigation that will provide support to Emerson globally. This position is located at Emersons global headquarters in Clayton Mo reporting to our Chief Legal Officer. You will be responsible for all aspects of company Litigation Claims and Product Safety strategy and management. You will have a seat on the Chief Legal Officer Leadership team and participate as a leader while representing the Litigation and Claims group. Please see below for additional details and a description of some of the roles responsibilities.
If you are ready to expand your professional experience work independently and grow professionally with a thriving organization we invite you to become a valued member of our team!
In this Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Establish and implement strategies for the effective management of litigation arbitration government investigations pre-litigation claims and product safety activities involving Emerson on a global basis.
- Advise the Executive Staff including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on Litigation Claims and Product Safety matters and costs associated with these actions.
- Oversee and manage the Litigation Group to provide practical high-quality Litigation Claims and Product Safety legal counsel and services to the business.
- Stay abreast of the litigation industry and related laws regulations and practices.
- Formulate and implement strategy for litigation process improvements.
- Mentor manage develop and train other members of the Emerson Law Department establishing an effective team culture.
- Directly manage and otherwise lead a team of legal professionals supporting their individual development project management and program execution.
- Drive talent development to attract and retain talent build skills promote inclusion and strengthen leadership and succession.
- Lead global efforts to achieve the vision mission strategy and initiatives of the department.
- Manage the Litigation Claims and Product Safety budget.
- Select and manage the work and cost of outside litigation counsel experts and other contributors.
- Supervise the conduct of any litigation in which Emerson is plaintiff or defendant in collaboration with other Law Department groups as appropriate.
- Influence in an ethical and legal manner the adoption and revision of Litigation treaties legislation regulations and policies worldwide to align with Emersons interests.
- Continually identify and advance strategic improvement opportunities.
Who You Are:
You formulate a clear strategy and map bold steps that will accelerate the organization toward its goals. You gain the confidence and trust of others show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are outstanding at spotting and seizing opportunities. You promote a sense of urgency and establish and implement individual accountability in the team. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and actively seek and secure the best talent available.
For This Role You Will Need:
- Bachelors degree
- US Law Degree
- Licensed to practice law in the United States
- Relevant years of work experiencecommensurate with the level of this position.
- Substantive international litigation and arbitration as well as product safety experience
- Detailed knowledge of US and foreign litigation and claims laws and regulations
- Excellent communication skills via oral and written English language skills
- Comfortable working with senior management.
- Able to travel domestically & internationally to meet business needs.
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:
- 15 years of relevant work experience in Substantive international litigation and arbitration as well as product safety experience
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We champion an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and varied perspectivesbecause we know that outstanding ideas come from phenomenal teams. Our dedication 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 complementary teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement 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.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT) H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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