Sr Principal Legal Counsel - Direct Sourcing GOSC Legal

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Medtronic is seeking a Sr Principal Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal advice and commercial transactional support within its Global Operations & Supply Chain (GOSC) Legal organization. The role primarily supports the Direct Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing and Global Technical Sourcing teams within Global Supply Management, with a focus on product development, supply chain, direct material sourcing, and contract manufacturing agreements with third parties. The attorney will report to the Sr. Legal Director within GOSC Legal. The position ideally will be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lafayette, Colorado; Memphis, Tennessee; or Washington, D.C. The attorney will independently lead sophisticated supplier negotiations and translate legal risks into clear business choices. They will work with cross-functional stakeholders, including Intellectual Property, Business, Regulatory, Quality, Trade, Sourcing, Research and Development, and Supplier Quality, to support business objectives and efficient transaction execution in a fast-paced, highly matrixed global organization. The position also involves developing and updating templates, playbooks, guidance, and training; contributing to process-improvement projects; and supporting other responsibilities and special projects as assigned. The role requires a Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized U.S. law school, at least eight years of experience, and an active license in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. state or Washington, D.C. A degree earned outside the United States must satisfy the stated regulatory requirements for a baccalaureate degree.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized U.S. law school.
At least 8 years of experience.
License to practice law in good standing under the bar of at least one U.S. state or Washington, D.C.
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting direct procurement, technical sourcing, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, or supplier relationship matters.
Experience drafting and negotiating product development, co-development, contract manufacturing, technology, licensing, or similar complex agreements.
Background in intellectual property law or substantial experience addressing intellectual property ownership, licensing, technology transfer, confidentiality, know-how, and development deliverables in commercial transactions.
Experience working with engineers, Research and Development teams, quality professionals, operations leaders, and sourcing professionals on technically complex matters.
Experience in the medical device, life sciences, healthcare, technology, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting a global business.
Experience working within a highly matrixed, multinational organization.
Familiarity with global laws and regulatory requirements affecting supplier relationships, and experience supporting supplier diligence, risk assessments, compliance reviews, and related remediation activities.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and manage legal, commercial, and operational risk and exercise sound judgment.
Exceptional negotiation and advocacy skills with a collaborative, relationship-preserving approach.
Ability to establish credibility and strong working relationships across functions and organizational levels.
Business acumen and understanding of sourcing strategies, product development lifecycles, manufacturing arrangements, and supplier economics.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes, and create practical tools, templates, and training for business and legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide primary legal support to the Direct Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing and Global Technical Sourcing teams within Global Supply Management.
Analyze, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including direct material supply, product development, contract manufacturing, quality-related, and other commercial agreements.
Advise business clients on supplier performance, continuity of supply, quality, warranties and remedies, intellectual property, confidentiality, and other legal and commercial risks.
Partner with Sourcing, Research and Development, Supplier Quality, and other legal and functional subject matter experts to develop practical, coordinated solutions.
Advise business and sourcing leaders on material risks, options, trade-offs, and commercially reasonable paths that protect Medtronic while supporting business objectives.
Lead complex, high-value supplier negotiations involving new technologies, development funding, licensing, volume commitments, pricing structures, and long-term supply arrangements.
Support resolution and escalation of supplier disputes, delivery interruptions, performance failures, and other operational issues through negotiation, contractual remedies, settlement strategies, and coordination with internal and external counsel as appropriate.
Anticipate and address emerging legal and operational issues in Direct and Global Technical Sourcing, including contracting models, supply chain resilience, technology-enabled sourcing, and protection of confidential information, know-how, and intellectual property.
Develop and update agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, guidance materials, and training to promote consistent contracting positions and efficient legal support.
Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen contracting processes, legal service delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
Perform other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Global well-being program
Incentive plans
401(k) plan with 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
Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)