Titulo del puesto:
Corporate Counsel

Información general

Ubicación: Oak Park Heights, MN
Día:
22-Oct-2025
Compañía:
Andersen Corporation
Posting City: Oak Park Heights, MN
N.° de referencia:
9850
Categoría del puesto:
Legal
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights
Estado:
MN

Descripción y Requerimientos

ANDERSEN CORPORATION SUMMARY:

At Andersen, we pride ourselves on our core values of Humility, Ownership, Meaningful connection, and Expertise - HOME. Headquartered in Bayport, Minnesota, Andersen Corporation is the largest window and door manufacturer in North America. We’re focused on bringing more light into people’s lives by helping them create healthier, happier spaces to build memories and do what they love. This applies to our team, too. 

In 2024, we were recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Earning the 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year—Sustained Excellence Award, Andersen is also committed to environmental health and sustainability. No matter your role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference at Andersen.

POSITION PURPOSE
As a member of the Litigation & IP Team in the Legal Department, the Corporate Counsel, Litigation serves as a trusted legal advisor to the organization, providing expert counsel and managing legal claims and litigation across multiple jurisdictions. This role supports strategic litigation planning, manages outside counsel, litigation budget management, and ensures the company’s interests are protected while mitigating legal risks. The Corporate Counsel partners closely with business units, RD&I, and HR to align legal strategies with organizational goals in coordination with the Assistant General Counsel, IP & Litigation, and the Legal Manager, Litigation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead, manage, and resolve litigation and pre-litigation matters, including construction and product liability litigation, commercial disputes, and employment-related claims.
  • Develop litigation strategies, conduct discovery, and provide hands-on advocacy as needed.
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality representation.
  • Provide risk assessments and recommend settlement, trial or arbitration strategies to leadership.
  • Prepare corporate witnesses for deposition and testimony.
  • Develop internal policies, training, and playbooks for litigation readiness and product safety.
  • Collaborate with business and RD&I to support product development and product safety.
  • Coordinate work with the Legal Manager, Litigation, and the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation & IP.
  • Perform other projects depending on the needs of the Legal Department
  • Anticipate and assess emerging legal risks to proactively safeguard the organization’s interests.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and legal risk awareness across all departments.
  • Drive continuous improvement of legal department workflows, policies, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, SKILL AND/OR COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
  • Law degree from an accredited law school and active license in relevant jurisdiction.
  • At least 5-10 years of litigation or litigation management experience in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Expertise in construction, products liability, or commercial litigation preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience managing outside counsel and significant case portfolios.
  • Strong litigation management, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
  • Excellent business judgment with ability to align legal advice with company strategy.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
COMPENSATION
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to work experience, education, geographic location, certifications, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation package for your preferred role during the hiring process. Successful candidates in this role are expected to earn $131,540 to $210,460 annually.

CULTURE AND BENEFITS:

“Be Orange. Be You” is how we express our belief that by embracing our differences and empowering you, we’ll be a stronger team able to accomplish what otherwise wouldn’t be possible. This Orange spirit has helped us become the #1 innovative window and door brand and the one homeowners love the most. It’s also why we’re committed to supporting you to approach each day with a bright outlook. 

Benefits include, and are not limited to:
• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision coverage
• Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare expenses
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

PROFIT SHARING: In 2025 Andersen has set a profit sharing target of $3,500 per eligible employee, prorated as appropriate. Profit sharing will be paid out in quarterly installments to provide eligible employees with payments throughout the year, with payment amounts tied to quarterly operating profit performance.

VISA SPONSORSHIP: At this time, we are not sponsoring candidates for work authorization in this position. Should you independently secure work authorization, please consider applying to this position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Andersen Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Andersen Corporation will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, participate in a job interview, or engage in any part of the hiring process, please contact HRCompliance@andersencorp.com.

We look forward to seeing how your unique skills, background and experience will inspire our team and help us continue to be the leader we are today.
Posting City:
Oak Park Heights, MN
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