Associate Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation

Best Buy • Richfield, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Associate Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation, you will help manage a wide range of litigation and pre-litigation matters that impact Best Buy across the enterprise. In this role, you'll partner closely with business teams and outside counsel to assess risk, respond to legal disputes, and support litigation strategy in a way that aligns with business objectives. You'll gain hands-on experience across a diverse caseload, including commercial disputes, subpoenas, attorney demands, ADA accessibility claims, and government inquiries. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented attorney who can balance multiple priorities while providing practical legal guidance. This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You can work virtually from home or another non ‑ Best Buy location on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

Requirements

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and admitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota (or eligible for admission)
• 2 years of corporate or private law firm commercial litigation experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and litigation strategy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using matter management, e-discovery, and AI tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing litigation and pre-litigation matters across the enterprise
• Partner with outside counsel on discovery, motion practice, investigations, and case strategy
• Draft responses to demand letters, subpoenas, and agency inquiries
• Advise business partners on litigation risk and dispute-related legal considerations
• Monitor legal developments and support special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Leaves of absence (LOA) and potential pay sources
• Intermittent or reduced-schedule leave
• Paid time off (vacation or PTO)
• Various forms of incentive pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree