Description

Position at HNI Corporation

HNI Corporation is a global family of brands for the workplace and home dedicated to enhancing the spaces where we live, work, and gather. We pride ourselves on fostering an environment where we make a positive impact on others; upholding our beliefs in integrity, inclusion and belonging.

As a member in the HNI Legal and Compliance team, this attorney will be supervising local counsel, managing and monitoring litigation, and supporting the business with commercial contract review and negotiation.

What You Will Do

Litigation Management

Assist in managing a litigation docket of active product liability matters, including coordination with and advising of internal business clients and reporting on litigations risks internally.
Supervise outside counsel in a proactive manner to achieve the best result for the company, including managing budgets.

Contracts Management

Draft, negotiate, finalize and oversee the approval process for commercial contracts, in particular construction and IT agreements.
Consistently analyze and mitigate complex contractual risk, while increasing efficiency and consistency in contracting.

Education & Experience Required

Juris doctor to practice law in Minnesota or Iowa
5+ years of combined experience in the areas of litigation (products liability experience preferred) and/or general commercial law.
Experience in product liability litigation and commercial law (drafting, reviewing, and negotiating large-commercial and/or IT agreements a plus)
Recent, relevant, and broad litigation experience, as well as significant advice and counsel experience in a law firm, large in-house setting or equivalent

Necessary Skills And Attributes

Demonstrated experience in commercial litigation (product liability preferred).
Excellent legal, analytical, and drafting skills and the ability to communicate effectively with lawyers and non-lawyers.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
Experience building and managing collaborative relationships with internal and external parties.
Adaptability to manage changing priorities and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
A high level of integrity, judgment, and a proactive and service-oriented mindset to assist in achieving client goals while complying with all applicable policies, rules, and laws.
Commitment to HNI values: integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork, and responsibility.

We look forward to hearing from you!

HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) is a manufacturer of workplace furnishings and building products, operating under two segments. The workplace furnishings segment is a leading global designer and provider of commercial furnishings, going to market under multiple unique brands. The residential building products segment is the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hearth products.

As one of the larger employers in Iowa, HNI Corporation was recognized in 2018, 2019, and 2020 for the diversity of our Board of Directors and was named in 2020, 2021, and #6 in 2022 as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.

How we act today protects how we live tomorrow. Check out our CSR Report here: https://www.hnicorp.com/social-responsibility

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), are not just core beliefs at HNI - they are operational imperatives. We value each other’s differences in experiences and ideas to solve problems and better serve our customers. Take a look at our DEI goals here: https://www.hnicorp.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

We offer Benefits on Day 1, including a new voluntary benefit, Daily Pay! To learn about all the benefits HNI has to offer visit www.HNIbenefits.com.

We also invite you to visit us at www.HNICorp.com to learn more!

Our company endeavors to make www.hnicareers.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 563-272-7400 or via email at [email protected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).

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