Job Overview
Join this organization as a key legal advisor driving global product compliance and safety. In this role, you will lead regulatory strategy, ensure adherence to international standards, and support cross-functional teams to align compliance with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee compliance for global product and packaging regulations, including CPSC reporting, hazardous materials transport, EMC, energy efficiency, emissions, and chemical restrictions.
• Provide legal guidance for product safety governance, including risk assessment, issue escalation, and corrective action planning.
• Advise corporate and divisional safety committees on regulatory obligations and emerging risks.
• Represent the business in industry associations (NAM, OPEI, AEM, PRBA) and shape positions on evolving regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, EHS, product development, and marketing to integrate compliance into business strategy.
• Manage regulatory filings, certifications, and market access submissions; direct external counsel and consultants for efficient support.
• Oversee compliance budgets, workflows, and internal communication processes.
Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted or eligible for Minnesota State Bar.
• 5+ years of experience in product and packaging regulatory compliance, ideally in manufacturing or heavy equipment sectors.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international compliance laws and standards.
Preferred
• Engineering background and/or product liability experience.
• Expertise in international trade compliance.
• Exceptional communication, legal reasoning, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide strategic, actionable guidance.
