Senior Principal Legal Counsel - Securities & Corporate Governance

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

1d•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 This position has responsibility for supporting the Vice President, Chief Corporate and Securities Counsel by overseeing the preparation, management and oversight of Medtronic’s SEC filings, including periodic reports, current reports, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, securities offerings, and other related filings. This attorney will also provide support to the Vice President, Chief Corporate and Securities Counsel in advising the Board of Directors of Medtronic and its Committees and other internal stakeholders in the areas of public disclosures, applicable law, corporate governance and policies, oversight responsibilities, executive compensation, insider trading compliance, entity management and other public company obligations and best practices. The successful candidate will also be responsible for mentoring, training, collaborating with and assisting in supervising junior members of the team focused on securities and governance. We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader—that is why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients. 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 will reside at our Operational Headquarters in Fridley, MN.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience practicing in areas of securities, corporate governance and corporate transactions.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and document comparison tools
Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, effective counsel and find pragmatic solutions to problems.
Strong work ethic and team player with ability to connect with people and build trust.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to relevant stakeholders.
A solutions-oriented team player, calm under pressure.
Executive presence - Interpersonal and presentation communication strengths with senior executives.
Time/Project Management: Effectively manage multiple, significant activities and respond to changing priorities with minimum disruption.
Problem Solver: Able to drive problem resolution in challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with public company Boards of Directors, and executive-level management on corporate governance matters.
A combination of respected law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations relevant to areas of responsibility, including securities laws and NYSE listing standards.
Advising on reporting/disclosure requirements, including the preparation of periodic reports and other filings required by the SEC and the NYSE, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, Forms 10-Q and Forms 8-K.
Leading the preparation of proxy statements, response to shareholder proposals, and annual shareholder meeting.
Advising on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors and executive officers, including the preparation and filing of SEC filings, preparation of 10b5-1 plans and management of trading policies and procedures.
Providing legal and corporate governance support for matters related to the Company’s Board of Directors, including preparation of meeting materials.
Proactively monitoring and advising on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and other developments to ensure compliance with changing requirements.
Supporting the investor relations function on various matters, including with respect to the preparation and review of communications related to quarterly earnings, as well as materials for investor presentations.
Participating in shareholder communications and engagement.
Partnering with the Human Resources team and have experience advising on company executive compensation practices, including senior management agreements, stock plan administration, executive agreements, incentive bonus plans and programs, severance plans and guidelines, and related public company disclosure considerations.
Supporting the Treasury department, including with respect to financing transactions and credit facility compliance.
Ensuring effective corporate governance by managing board operations, maintaining corporate records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising leadership on governance and disclosure matters.
Providing legal support for M&A, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction agreements, advising on securities law disclosure and governance considerations, and similar related activities.
Mentoring and providing guidance to junior legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal team environment.

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, 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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