Are you a legal professional with expertise, experience and a passion for leading all aspects of a company’s litigation, we have an exciting opportunity for you with Emerson's Global Enterprise Legal Team. We are recruiting for a Vice President Litigation that will provide support to Emerson globally. This position is located at Emerson’s 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 role’s 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 Emerson’s 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 easily. You 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 collaborators. You actively seek and secure the best talent available. **For This Role, You Will Need:** + Bachelor’s degree + US Law Degree + Licensed to practice law in the United States + Relevant years of work experience commensurate 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 perspectives—because 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 family’s 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 \#LI-PL1 **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **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 for hire. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** 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 . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25024216 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.