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- Assist in managing a litigation docket of active product liability matters.
- Supervise local counsel in a proactive manner to achieve the best result for the company, including managing budgets with outside counsel and reporting on litigation risks internally.
- Draft, negotiate, finalize and oversee the approval process for all commercial contracts, agreements, amendments, and non-disclosure agreements, among other types of agreements.
- Coordinate the review of contract scope and contract appendices in consultation with business colleagues and internal subject matter experts.
- Coordinate and assemble contract documents for execution.
- Consistently analyze and mitigate complex contractual risk, while increasing efficiency and consistency in contracting.
- 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.
- Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate required.
- 7+ years of combined experience in the areas of litigation (products liability experience preferred) and/or general commercial law.
- A minimum 5 years of recent, relevant, and broad litigation experience in a law firm, large in-house setting or equivalent (required).
- Candidates with in-house experience will be given special consideration.
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!
