Senior Paralegal - US Sale Contracts

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

8h•Remote

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 support within the US Sales Contracting organization on topics including medical device and technology sales and marketing programs, commercial sales agreements, and other commercial contracts. This position will report to a Paralegal Manager. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. This position is remote to enhance our competitive edge and expand our cross-functional collaboration efforts. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Provides legal assistance within the US Sales Contracting organization in areas including medical device and technology sales and marketing programs and commercial sales agreements. Assists in reviewing, editing, and negotiating commercial contracts and related documents. Interacts with attorneys, pricing and contracting analysts, contract managers, and customers to finalize contract negotiations. Processes legal requests in a timely manner in accordance with Medtronic contracting standards and best practices. Collaborates with other legal teams, functional leaders and operating units to support improvement and harmonization of contracting processes and systems. Triages issues presented to the US Sales Contracting organization, meets with internal contracting and business clients, and provides direction and escalation as needed. Partners with other subject matter experts across a global, matrixed organization. Conducts research on projects as directed by attorneys or other paralegals. May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations. Assists internally in analyzing documents. Participates in other projects as assigned or as needed. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate with 4+ years of paralegal or legal experience; or, an advanced degree with 2+ years of paralegal or legal experience

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certificate
Experience drafting, reviewing, modifying, and negotiating various agreement types
Exceptional performer with high degree of self-motivation
Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously while appropriately prioritizing each
Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with and influence all levels of leadership and executive management
Ability to work independently
Excellent customer focus

Responsibilities

Provides legal assistance within the US Sales Contracting organization in areas including medical device and technology sales and marketing programs and commercial sales agreements.
Assists in reviewing, editing, and negotiating commercial contracts and related documents.
Interacts with attorneys, pricing and contracting analysts, contract managers, and customers to finalize contract negotiations.
Processes legal requests in a timely manner in accordance with Medtronic contracting standards and best practices.
Collaborates with other legal teams, functional leaders and operating units to support improvement and harmonization of contracting processes and systems.
Triages issues presented to the US Sales Contracting organization, meets with internal contracting and business clients, and provides direction and escalation as needed.
Partners with other subject matter experts across a global, matrixed organization.
Conducts research on projects as directed by attorneys or other paralegals.
May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations.
Assists internally in analyzing documents.
Participates in other projects as assigned or as needed.

Benefits

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
We recognize their contributions.
They share in the success they help to create.
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
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)