Sr. Counsel, Global Product Regulatory - The Toro Company

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Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914.We pride ourselves on providing world-class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us.From residential lawns and gardens,to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and ahealthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

Sr. Counsel, Global Product Regulatory: Serve as TTC’s senior legal advisor for global product and packaging regulatory compliance, product safety, and market access. Shape and drive enterprise-wide regulatory strategy, proactively anticipating and responding to evolving global requirements. Champion product safety and regulatory governance, positioning TTC as an industry leader in product compliance and risk management. Influence regulatory trends through advocacy at global industry associations. Create high-impact partnerships across product liability, engineering, product development, operations, EHS, sustainability, and marketing to align regulatory strategy with TTC’s long-term commercial and innovation objectives.

What Will You Do?

In order togrow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you willbe responsible for:

• ​​​​Lead TTC compliance across global product and packaging regulations including CPSC reporting, hazardous materials transportation, EMC, robotics/wireless regulations, energy efficiency, engine emissions, restricted chemicals, and related international standards.

• Provide legal strategy to TTC’s product safety governance processes, including issue identification, escalation, risk assessment and corrective action alignment.

• Support TTC’s Corporate Product Safety Board and divisional safety committees, providing clear legal guidance on product safety obligations and emerging regulatory risks.

• Advocate for TTC in global and North American industry associations (NAM, OPEI, AEM, PRBA), developing TTC’s positions and anticipating regulatory trends impacting TTC products

  and markets.

• Drive cross-functional engagement with engineering, operations, EHS, product development, and marketing teams to interpret regulatory requirements, integrate compliance, and align

  strategy with business objectives.

• Oversee regulatory filings, certifications, and market access submissions; direct outside counsel and technical consultants to ensure effective and cost-efficient support.

• Manage regulatory budgets, workflows, and internal communication processes supporting global product compliance.

What Do You Need?

To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements:

•  ​J.D. from an accredited law school and admitted or eligible for admission to the Minnesota State

  Bar.

• 8+ years of product and packaging regulatory experience, preferably in manufacturing, outdoor power equipment, or heavy machinery.

• Expertise interpreting domestic and international product compliance laws and standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering background is preferred

• Product liability experience is a plus · Expertise in trade compliance is a plus.

• Strong communication, legal reasoning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience guiding teams or direct reports.

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and provide strategic, actionable regulatory guidance.

• Alignment with TTC People Values (trust, respect, integrity) and Performance Values (innovation, continuous improvement, delivering results).

What Can We Give You?   

At The Toro Company, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - The Toro company offers employees at ourBloomington, MN HQlocation a variety ofperks, including: 

Dress for your day- We knowyou'remore productive whenyou'recomfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment. 

Location– Convenientlylocatednear both St. Paul and Minneapolis, we are centrallylocatedfor most commuters! 

Food- Take advantage of our onsite café, which serves both breakfast and lunch. With a Caribou Coffee attached, you can grab a snack and a coffee at any time during your day. 

Wellness- The Toro Company’s HQ offers complimentary use of our onsite fitness facility to employees. In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees. 

Volunteerism- The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. 

Summer Hours– Enjoy a flexible schedule during the summer!By working a little more during the first few days of the week, TTC employees at our Bloomington HQ are able to start their weekends early and leave by noon on Friday.

Flexible Work Arrangements– This team is currently implementing a hybrid work schedule. The opportunity to collaborate in the office and work from home part-time,has promotedteam-buildingand flexibility. ​#LI-Hybrid​

Competitive Salary– The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location.It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between​$160,000 - $210,000. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package.You may be eligible toparticipatein an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts aredeterminedby company policy and performance metrics.If you need to, you can access your pay early withthe dailypay app.

At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process,you’llneverbe requiredto pay any fees ordisclosepersonal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities.  

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.