Corporate Counsel, Regulatory – Hybrid

Towson, MD USA

Mechelen BEL - Egide Walschaertstraat

Mechelen, Belgium

The Job:

As a Corporate Counsel, Regulatory, you’ll be part of our Legal team working as a hybrid employee.    You’ll get to:  

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to business stakeholders on a broad range of regulatory compliance subjects with a focus on global product regulations (in Europe specifically).
• Position within the Legal Department of Stanley Black & Decker will support and report to the Associate General Counsel, Antitrust & Regulatory.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on global product compliance regulations applicable to Stanley Black & Decker’s business and products.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research on product regulations, obligations and directives, primarily but not exclusively in Europe and North America, applicable to the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Product Compliance, Quality, Engineering, Environmental and ESG) to provide guidance on requirements related to product development, commercialization and distribution to ensure legal compliance.
• Identify, interpret and monitor legislative developments to advise and support business leaders in managing and adhering to regulatory compliance obligations.
• Work with members of the Legal Department to manage and resolve regulatory inquiries, issues and disputes, including potential claims against or by the company.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution. Admission to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state or European jurisdiction is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing regulatory law at a large law firm, within a corporate legal department or in a governmental agency.
• Knowledge of product regulatory requirements applicable to global manufacturers.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of regulatory matters.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to manage multiple dynamic projects.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (written and oral) clearly with stakeholders.
• A commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The best candidates will have experience guiding businesses/ stakeholders on European product regulations and directives impacting consumer and industrial products.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!

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The base pay range for this position in Maryland is $110,600 – $199,100 per year. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Stanley Black and Decker’s internal or external careers site.