Business Counsel Paralegal

Job Description:

Business Counsel Paralegal 

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 that you know that the company 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 environments to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
As a Paralegal supporting several Divisions within SIBG, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Additionally, supporting the Personal Safety Division (PSD), Industrial Adhesives and Tapes Division (IATD), and Industrial Solutions Division (ISD) within the Safety and Industrial Business Group (SIBG). Here, you will make an impact by:

• Working together with 3M attorneys to help fast-paced, global 3M business units succeed, by understanding business needs and goals, identifying legal issues and obstacles, and counseling clients regarding legal risks, solutions, and alternatives.
• Providing advice at the direction of 3M attorneys on a wide range of commercial activities and customer issues.
• Developing and providing client training on legal and compliance topics.
• Identifying opportunities to help 3M businesses grow while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and 3M’s Code of Conduct.
• Working with others in 3M Legal Affairs on important department initiatives.
• Substantive areas of law may include product distribution and sale, advertising, promotions, sales/marketing, quality, social media, e-commerce, product safety and hazard communication, regulatory compliance, product liability, contract law, and antitrust compliance. 

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from (completed and verified before start).
• Two (2) years of corporate, law firm, non-profit, and/or government experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Paralegal Certificate (completed and verified before start).

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed in this role include:

• In-house experience in independently advising business clients
• Business acumen and an ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals
• Demonstrated record of uncompromising honesty and integrity
• Experience demonstrating a high level of competence in the areas of advertising and marketing, product regulatory law, legal compliance, and contract negotiations
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization, including business unit leaders, department leaders, and upper management
• Results-oriented approach, personal and organizational accountability, excellent project management skills, and a collegial work style
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively within a global team environment
• High energy and dedication to responsive client service

Work location: 

On-site, Maplewood, MN

• Job duties require travel to 3M Center at least 4 days per week

Travel: May be up to 10% domestic/international travel

Relocation assistance: Not authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

 

U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum.

 

To comply with these laws, 3M must help assess candidates' U.S. person status.

 

The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

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.

 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $96,557 - $118,014, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 12/04/2025 To 01/03/2026 Or until filled

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Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

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