Senior Counsel, Litigation and eDiscovery

MiniMed•Northridge, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

MiniMed is seeking an experienced litigation, eDiscovery, and information governance attorney for its Legal Department. Reporting to the Chief Litigation Officer, the role helps manage the company’s litigation portfolio, oversees eDiscovery and legal hold processes, supports information governance initiatives, and partners with stakeholders across the business. The position works directly with senior leadership, outside counsel, Information Technology, Compliance, Human Resources, Quality, Regulatory, and business teams on matters with significant legal and operational impact. The attorney will help develop MiniMed’s litigation readiness, eDiscovery, legal hold, and information governance capabilities as the company evolves as a standalone public company. The role is hybrid and requires at least three days per week on-site at either the Northridge, California, or Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Responsibilities may include the duties below and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
At least 8 years of litigation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department.

Nice To Haves

Significant experience managing litigation matters and overseeing eDiscovery processes.
Experience working directly with business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent judgment, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
In-house legal experience.
Medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated industry experience.
Experience developing, implementing, or enhancing eDiscovery, legal hold, records management, information governance, or litigation readiness programs.
Experience managing outside counsel and legal service providers.
Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Relativity, Nuix, DISCO, or similar platforms.
Relevant certifications such as Relativity Certified Administrator (RCA), Relativity Certified Expert (RCE), Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS), or Information Governance Professional (IGP).

Responsibilities

Manage and support a broad range of litigation, pre-litigation disputes, and risk matters.
Develop case and resolution strategy with the Chief Litigation Officer, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.
Oversee outside counsel and litigation vendors, including budgets, staffing, performance, and spend management.
Provide practical legal advice to business leaders on legal claims, litigation risk, and dispute prevention.
Lead and continue to grow the company’s eDiscovery, legal hold, and litigation readiness programs.
Develop metrics, reporting, and governance processes for litigation portfolio management, eDiscovery, legal holds, vendor performance, and information governance initiatives.
Coordinate data collections and discovery across multiple business systems, custodians, and data sources.
Manage eDiscovery vendors, review platforms, and technology solutions.
Use analytics, TAR, and AI-assisted review technologies to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Partner with Information Technology, Security, Compliance, and external providers on ESI governance and discovery preparedness.
Support investigations, audits, and regulatory responses involving significant document preservation, collection, and review.
Support development and implementation of enterprise information governance and records management initiatives.
Partner with business, IT, Compliance, and Records Management stakeholders to improve information governance, retention, and disposition practices.
Advise on retention schedules, disposition practices, and data governance matters.
Help develop policies, procedures, and training related to records, information governance, and litigation readiness.

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance and long-term disability leave.
Dependent daycare spending account.
Incentive plans.
401(k) plan with company match.
Short-term disability coverage.
Paid time off and holidays.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Employee Assistance Program.
Eligible employees may participate in a Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements.