Operating Unit, Legal Lead Counsel

Medtronic • Minneapolis, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide legal support for the Neuromodulation Operating Unit, with demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner with business leaders regarding business strategy and related legal and compliance issues. Strong interaction and collaboration with other Legal Department team members, including Legal and Compliance Centers of Expertise (COEs) and Regional Legal team members. Strong interaction and collaboration with other Medtronic functions, including: Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Research and Development, Business Development, Clinical, Office of Medical Affairs, Finance, Human Resources, Communications, and Operations. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency while working within the Medtronic Mindsets and Mission. Provide strong commercial legal advice and also step in to provide support across the larger Neuromodulation Operating Unit (NM OU) in substantive areas of the law, including: negotiation and drafting of a wide array of strategic commercial contracts; healthcare compliance; competition law; regulatory law; product liability; data privacy & protection; distribution and agency law; labor & employment law; corporate governance; mergers & acquisitions; and a basic understanding of intellectual property and litigation issues, as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from nationally recognized law school
• Admitted to one or more state bars
• Be a member of good standing of the bar in the state in which the position is based or be eligible to waive into such state bar or otherwise be eligible to practice in such state (e.g., authorized house counsel program)
• 13+ years of legal experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of, and ability to demonstrate, the following cultural norms: act boldly; compete to win; move with speed & decisiveness; foster belonging; and deliver results the right way
• Medical device industry experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong analytical thinking ability
• Flexibility, adaptability, pragmatism, responsiveness and collegiality
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Superior common sense and judgment
• Courage, integrity and strong ethical character
• Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills
• Capable of inspiring trust and confidence in business partners
• For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver legal advice and counsel to legal, business, function, and regional stakeholders.
• Maintain trusted seat at leadership team meetings and operating mechanisms for the OU and ensure the business receives the legal advice needed to make key business decisions and manage cross-functional legal and compliance risks appropriately.
• Coordinate and partner with COEs, regional partners, and outside counsel, to ensure high quality legal support.
• Engage appropriate stakeholders across the enterprise to drive consistency in approach as appropriate.
• Lead stakeholders in development and implementation of relevant training and knowledge management programs.
• Serve as OU legal counsel for business development projects involving due diligence, acquisitions, joint ventures and integrations.
• Implement continuous improvement of operating mechanisms.
• Guide, develop, and support Legal Department team members.
• Engage in knowledge sharing with other OU Legal Leaders within the Neurosciences Portfolio and across the Enterprise.
• Build consensus and navigate cutting-edge legal issues.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability leave
• Dependent daycare spending account
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Simple Steps (global well-being program)
• Incentive plans
• 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
• Short-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
• Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)

What This Job Offers

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