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_John Deere is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

_ _Primary Location: United States (US) - Illinois - Moline

Function: Legal

Title: Attorney - 107692

_ _Onsite/Remote: Onsite Position

_ Your Responsibilities

As an Attorney for the Litigation and Product Liability group of GLSGRA located at Deere & Company World Headquarters in Moline, Illinois you will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to the Product Liability Litigation and Toxic Tort Group on product liability related counseling, claims and lawsuits.
• Provide research, legal and/or recommendations, and alternatives for the more complex legal questions and issues in support of defending Deere in product liability and toxic tort claims and lawsuits.
• Review legal documents for compliance with applicable laws.
• Stay current on emerging trends in the law through continuing legal education, reading, professional conferences, and participating in professional associations

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

What Skills You Need

• 1 or more years of experience in the general practice of law in a private law firm or corporate law department
• 1 or more years of litigation experience
• 1 or more years of experience reviewing and analyzing legal pleadings and briefs

What Makes You Stand Out

• Has a good understanding of legal principles and can independently use the knowledge to provide advice and counsel to business clients
• Understands legal issues affecting area of responsibility, able to identify issues associated with assigned tasks, and able to spot relevant critical issues in practice
• Excellent client management skills and the ability to support Deere internal clients on a range of issues
• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution process on Toxic Tort matters
• Ability to perform legal research using the internet plus various on-line tools
• Skill in interpersonal communications, negotiation, and client management
• Effective writing skills, including grammatical usage, persuasive copy and style

Education

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Authorized to practice law in the State of Illinois or the ability to obtain a limited license to practice law as inhouse counsel in the State of Illinois

What You'll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses
• Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
• Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Tuition assistance
• Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
• Charitable contribution match
• Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use

$88,848.00 - $133,272.00 + Benefits

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The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company's board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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