Attorney (Litigation)

Position Summary:

Daikin Applied is seeking a highly qualified general litigation attorney with strong knowledge of the law and the ability to deal tactfully with matters across a variety of subject matter areas. This attorney will provide support on general litigation, claims disputes and investigations (including but not limited to commercial, product liability, personal injury, construction, and employment).

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience working on litigation, claims, disputes and investigations and enjoy problem solving and operating in a fast-paced, matrixed business environment. Experience with manufacturing and/or construction is a plus. The successful candidate will be a tactful, practical, well-organized, highly-motivated self-starter, with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Supports senior Legal Department colleagues with pending litigation, claims, disputes, and investigations.


• Issues and supervises legal holds through on-line system.


• Collaborates with claims adjusters, risk management, insurers, external counsel and internal business and functional teams.


• Counsels and collaborates with business and functional colleagues to investigate and handle claims and resolve potential disputes.


• Manages and responds to subpoenas.


• Interprets and refines policies and guidelines.


• Drafts letters, reports and other documentation.


• Develops and provides training on various topics to company personnel.


• Offers clear and effective counsel on a variety of legal issues.


• Works collaboratively and effectively with Legal Department colleagues and alongside other departments within the company.


• Anticipates, researches, and communicates regarding legal issues that could impact the company.


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education/Experience:

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of the State of Minnesota. At least 5 years' experience handling general litigation and claims matters is required. The ideal candidate will have a combination of law firm and in-house experience. Experience with manufacturing and/or construction is a plus.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and Adobe Professional. Experience in using Thomson Reuters Legal Tracker law firm invoicing and approval and matter management system and Microsoft Teams is a plus. Other important skills include:

• Strong negotiation skills


• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail


• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and develop and maintain positive relationships with others at all levels inside and outside the company

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Active admission to the bar in the State of Minnesota.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk/wheel around office and manufacturing floor, travel by plane and automobile independently, lift files (up to ten pounds) above shoulders, stoop, turn, sit, speak, hear and write.

Work Environment /Travel

Office environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some travel required.