Litigation Attorney

Job Title Litigation Attorney Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers. This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. The Impact You’ll Make in this Role As a Litigation Attorney, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Manage strategies and tactics of complex, high-stakes litigation matters including products liability, intellectual property, mass tort, class action, and MDL (but excluding PFAS matters). Engage outside counsel, develop litigation strategies, develop and manage to a budget and fixed fee arrangement, participate in mediations and settlement conferences, and obtain input from relevant stakeholders. Provide proactive & strategic advice on areas of developing legal risks in external business & legal/regulatory environment. Develop effective partnerships with corporate functions to advance the Company’s litigation and dispute resolution goals and objectives, including Finance, HR, and Enterprise Risk Management. Lead litigation policy and program initiatives, including document retention, electronic discovery, careful communications and other issues. Provide proactive & strategic advice on areas of developing legal risks in external business & legal/regulatory environment Your Skills and Expertise  To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree (completed and verified prior to start) Ten (10) years of law firm and/or in-house litigation experience with demonstrated expertise leading the management of complex, high-stakes litigation including products liability, intellectual property, mass tort, class action, and MDL in a private, public, government or military environment Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include: First or second-chair jury and bench trial experience with strong trial instincts and strategic judgment. A sense of urgency to win. Creative thinking and a willingness to challenge the way things are typically done, even if that means being the only voice in the room. Executive level presence and communication skills that demonstrate clear, concise, practical, and actionable legal advice and counsel to senior level company management. Demonstrated ability to lead a global team of in-house and outside counsel lawyers and other legal professionals supporting the management of enterprise-level litigation. Work location: This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the 3M Center in Maplewood, MN. Travel: May include up to 5% domestic Relocation: May be authorized Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). Supporting Your Well-being 3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Chat with Max For assistance with searching through our current job openings or for more information about all things 3M, visit Max, our virtual recruiting assistant on 3M.com/careers. Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $250,253 - $305,864, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good