Paralegal III - Corporate

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is hiring a Paralegal III to support our in-house counsel! In this critical and fast-paced role, you will work with our legal team to provide support primarily in the areas of business agreements - with an emphasis on construction contracts, product compliance, and risk matters. You will utilize your project management skills, and will need to leverage critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills as well. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Hybrid - Plymouth, MN

What you will do:

• Coordinating and managing all aspects of domestic and international commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating service, equipment, and rental contracts with extensive experience in construction contracts
• Reviewing and analyzing product information for compliance with laws and drafting product certifications for compliance with United States laws and regulations
• Overseeing the preparation, negotiation, and execution of non-disclosure agreements related to business opportunities, ensuring compliance with corporate policy
• Drafting basic legal documents, including correspondence, demand letters, affidavits and declarations, summaries of contracts and other documents, releases, and research memoranda for review, approval and use by attorneys
• Researching and analyzing law sources such as statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
• Investigating and analyzing facts, contractual terms and laws relating to disputes
• Liaising with outside counsel, internal employees and others in the Legal Department to ensure effective project management
• Crafting and delivering training for business teams
• Participating in continuous improvement activities including drafting, obtaining approval of, and publishing policies and procedures
• Providing mentoring and support of Legal Team members, including junior paralegals and contract administrators
• Documenting actions requiring coordination with higher level entities, across entities and within the organization, and coordinating actions through approvals
• Maintaining and submitting reports
• Obtaining and coordinating signatures and notarizations, and ensuring proper recordkeeping of documents
• Assisting in the management and maintenance of legal and business tools
• Handling other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, PTO, 401K match, support for community involvement and much more
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ Years of Paralegal Experience
• Paralegal Training Certificate or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree
• In-House legal experience
• Contract Analysis expertise - particularly in construction contracting and product compliance
• Strong understanding of reviewing and analyzing regulations
• Project Management skills

Benefits:  Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

This is a non-exempt hourly position. The typical pay rate for the position ranges from $ 35.24 - $58.04 USD hourly in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual hourly pay rate will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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