Product Regulatory Counsel
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.
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