Legal Counsel Director

Daikin Applied


<div class="isg-job-description-header”>Job Description

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

Thelegal Director, Disputes willbe responsible forstrategic management of litigation, claims, disputes,investigationsand training for DAA

Location:Plymouth, MN – Hybrid

Your Responsibilities:

  • Strategic management of litigation, claims, disputes, and investigations

  • Counsels and collaborates with business and functional colleagues to investigate and handle claims and resolve potential disputes

  • Offers clear and effective counsel on a variety of legal issues

  • Develops and improves policies and guidelines

  • Develops and provides legal training onvarious topicsto company personnel

  • Works collaboratively and effectively with DAA Legal Department colleagues, external counsel, internal business and functional teams, risk management, and insurance carriers

  • Works collaborative and effectively with Legal Department colleagues in Daikin Americas entities, seeking opportunities to align on consistent approaches and policies

  • Anticipates, researches, and communicatesregardinglegal issues that couldimpactthe company

  • Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

YourQualifications:

  • JurisDoctor

  • 5+years of experiencein a law firm and/or in-house experience working on litigation, claims, disputes, and investigations

  • 5+years experiencewith manufacturing or construction (preferred)

  • Works withinknowledge

  • Worksonhighly complexmattersimpactingvariety of business units

  • Ensures work aligns with Company strategies and objectives

  • Adheres to Daikin’s Code of Business Conduct, core values, corporate policies,proceduresand standards

  • Strong management and organizational skills

  • Strong negotiation skills

  • Strong research and drafting skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • High levelof attention to detail and accuracy

  • Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills including problem solving skills

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and develop andmaintainpositive relationships with others are all levels inside and outside the Company

  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  • Knowledge of e-billing and matter management software (preferred)

Your 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 andcompany-paidholidays

  • Paid sick timein accordance withthe federal,stateand local law

  • Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $142,600.00 – $250,900.00inMinnesota. The range displayedrepresentsthe pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors,including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Daikin Applied to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

 

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