Corporate Counsel, Regulatory in Maidenhead

This role is located in Towson, MD, USA or Mechelen, Belgium.

As a Corporate Counsel, Regulatory, you’ll be part of our Legal team working as a hybrid employee. You’ll provide day‑to‑day legal counsel to business stakeholders on global product regulations and help ensure compliance across our product portfolio.

• 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).
• 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.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (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.

• 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.

• Experience guiding businesses or stakeholders on European product regulations and directives impacting consumer and industrial products.

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

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.