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Job Title
Global Procurement Counsel

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 Global Procurement Counsel supporting the Global Procurement team within 3M's Enterprise Supply Chain, 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:

Working within fast-paced, global procurement organization to understand and support business strategy and objectives, identify legal issues and obstacles, and counsel clients regarding legal risks, solutions, and alternatives, while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and 3M's Code of Conduct
Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements and other legal documents
Maintaining and evolving global, standardized procurement contract templates and playbooks
Providing legal guidance and support on contracting tools, processes, and governance
Counseling on a wide range of procurement matters, commercial activities, and relevant, substantive areas of law
Developing and providing client training on legal and compliance topics
Working within 3M Legal Affairs on important department initiatives
Handling other duties as assigned

Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Five (5) years law firm, government, and/or corporate counsel experience in a private, public, government or military environment
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
In-house experience counseling procurement clients
Mindset and capability to scale templates and processes across a broad range of categories and jurisdictions
Detail oriented and committed to excellence and continuous improvement
Business acumen and an ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of strategic business initiatives and goals
Demonstrated record of uncompromising honesty and integrity
A high level of competence in the areas of contract law, supply chain legal matters, antitrust, and regulatory and legal compliance
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate and relate at all levels of the organization up to and including senior-level management
Results-orientated approach, personal and organizational accountability, ability to prioritize and execute, and committed to handling matters through to conclusion
Ability to lead with influence and to collaborate effectively within a global team environment
High energy, team player, and dedication to responsive client service

Work Location:

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 10% domestic/international travel

Relocation: Not 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 $212,947 - $260,268, 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 09/30/2025 To 10/30/2025 Or until filled

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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/

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