Job Description:
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.
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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 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 04/10/2026 To 05/10/2026 Or until filledAll US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.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/3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
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Skills Required
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Ten years of law firm and/or in-house litigation experience
- First or second-chair jury and bench trial experience
What We Do
3M operates as a diversified technology company, manufacturing more than 55,000 products, including adhesives, laminates, and many more. 3M touches virtually every part of your life. Our people and technology make the impossible, possible. Every day we apply our science to enhance people’s lives. This is 3M Science. Applied to Life.™
