[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Emerson Electric jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Emerson Electric · St Louis, MO # Senior Counsel Intellectual Property St. Louis, MO, United States Hybrid Full-time Senior individual contributor $150,000 - $200,000 annually Legal & Compliance Listed on Emerson Electric’s official careers site. Posted September 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26010315) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Emerson Electric](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/) / Senior Counsel Intellectual Property ## Job description Join Emerson's legal team as a Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property, where you will provide strategic IP guidance that helps protect innovation, mitigate risk, and support business growth across global markets. In this role, you will partner with business leaders, engineers, and legal colleagues to develop and execute intellectual property strategies that enable long-term success. In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: Advise business units on IP and related legal matters, including: Manage outside counsel and global patent prosecution. Conduct patent searches, landscapes, and competitor monitoring. Review invention disclosures and identify protection opportunities. Support IP diligence for transactions, acquisitions, and product launches. Train technical and business teams on IP processes and best practices. Develop business-aligned patent strategies and portfolio priorities. Lead FTO analyses and risk mitigation recommendations. Draft and negotiate IP agreements, including NDAs, licenses, and JDAs. Support patent litigation and outside counsel coordination. Keep business and Law Department leaders informed of significant developments. Exercise sound judgment and integrity to protect Emerson’s reputation. Implement corporate policies across applicable divisions. Lead strategic projects involving legislation, directives, and regulations. Manage post-acquisition legal integration. ### Who You Are You prioritize actions based on business drivers and market needs, quickly distinguishing what matters in complex situations. You create urgency, promote accountability, communicate clearly and concisely, and bring energy and drive to deliver results. ### For This Role, You Will Need Three (3) to Five (5) years of relevant commercial and international legal experience, in-house or private practice Admission in good standing to at least one U.S. state bar and the Federal Patent Bar Law degree from an accredited law school - Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with senior business and Law Department leaders - Excellent written and oral English communication skills Willingness to travel Self-motivation and interest in varied legal matters and business areas Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship Our Culture & Commitment to You: Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The starting salary for this role is $150,000 - $200,000 annually commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities and experience each candidate brings to a role. At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment 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 diverse 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. #LI-TF3 #LI-HYBRID ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 12, 2026 - Listed for: 28 days - Location: St. Louis, MO, United States - Work arrangement: Hybrid - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $150,000 - $200,000 annually[Apply on Emerson Electric’s careers site →](https://hdjq.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26010315) ## More jobs at Emerson Electric ### [Control Systems Wire Technician II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/45685fd976c373fce638/) St. Louis, MO, United States ### [Industrial Designer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/f5ada4d637991dbf7972/) St. Louis, MO, United States ### [Investor Relations Planner - MBA Leadership Program Class of 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/481210e98c77bfd34b1e/) St. Louis, MO, United States ### [Marketing Strategic Planner - MBA Leadership Program Class of 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/7bc9c782939b146616d4/) St. Louis, MO, United States ### [Project Controls Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/emerson-electric/jobs/42b5f1002db483cecc12/) St. Louis, MO, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Lead Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property, SEP](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lenovo-group/jobs/3114d8050794e5f85441/) Lenovo Group · United States of America, North Carolina, Morrisville ### [Intellectual Property Attorney](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/8b42352d17dfc80e3f14/) Cargill · Wayzata, Minnesota ### [Counsel, Intellectual Property](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coreweave/jobs/1e117d1be38a011a2961/) CoreWeave · Washington, DC ### [Director, Intellectual Property Counsel](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cerebras-systems/jobs/5240c96de5ce76695f7f/) Cerebras Systems · Sunnyvale, CA ### [Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/3221ab27c7fffad10617/) Apple · Cupertino, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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