Principal Legal Counsel - Global Operations & Supply Chain Legal

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$160,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life Provide legal advice and transactional support within the Global Operations & Supply Chain Legal Organization, primarily supporting Indirect and Direct Procurement and IT functions. Partner with a broad range of Medtronic business clients to support the acquisition of goods, technology solutions, and services. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, solutions-oriented advice while continuing to learn and grow within a supportive team environment. This position reports to the Legal Director, Technology and Data, Global Operations & Supply Chain Legal. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary. This position is an onsite role and will reside in Minneapolis, MN or Memphis, TN.

Requirements

JD from a nationally recognized law school.
Licensed to practice in at least one US state or the District of Columbia.
5+ years of experience drafting and negotiating contracts as a practicing attorney to include experience with complex commercial transactions

Nice To Haves

Strong academic performance and credentials
Law firm and/or in-house experience supporting commercial transactions
Flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness, and collegiality
Ability to perform in fast-paced environment with competing priorities
Sound judgment and clear, concise oral and written communication
Strong analytical skills, including ability to identify issues, assess risk, and propose practical mitigations
Comfort operating in ambiguity and adapting quickly as priorities evolve
Strong organizational skills—able to juggle multiple matters, prioritize effectively, and follow through
Demonstrated integrity and a strong ethical foundation
Persuasive, collaborative negotiation style with strong stakeholder and supplier management skills
Ability to build credibility quickly and influence stakeholders at various levels, including senior leaders
Business acumen—understands business objectives and tailors legal advice to support strategy and execution
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

Analyze, draft, and negotiate supplier contracts across various categories, such as professional and corporate services, including marketing, HR, and R&D; transportation, logistics, warehousing; technology agreements (software licensing and SaaS, telecommunications); and direct materials.
Partner with subject matter experts across a global matrixed organization, including coordination with Global Operations and Supply Chain, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Regulatory, Quality, and Trade Compliance.
Support contract interpretation matters and help resolve supplier disputes in partnership with business stakeholders and other internal teams.
Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and drive efficiencies, including updating templates and playbooks, partnering with stakeholders on intake and workflow improvements, and delivering practical contracting trainings to business teams.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives and other projects, bringing strong issue-spotting skills, sound judgment, and a practical, creative approach to problem solving—including when matters are novel or outside prior experience.
Contribute to a diverse, welcoming team culture that values curiosity, continuous improvement, and challenging the status quo.
Be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together—sharing ideas early, pitching in when workloads spike, and celebrating wins (big and small).

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
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, and 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

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