Sr. Principal Legal Counsel, Global Trade Legal & Compliance (Import)

Medtronic•Washington, DC

8d•$191,200 - $286,800

About The Position

The Sr. Principal Legal Counsel is part of Medtronic’s corporate Global Operations and Supply Chain Legal Department, a team of lawyers and compliance professionals advising across business units and geographies. The position provides legal and compliance advice on import and customs matters, helping mitigate risks and supporting Global Trade Operations, regional and operating-unit lawyers, and other relevant functions. Areas of focus include country of origin and marking, customs valuation, tariff classification, and implementation of U.S. trade policy and regulation. The role advises on global import laws and regulations, develops and supports trade compliance programs and controls, and works with legal, compliance, supply chain, regional trade, and business teams. It also supports customs matters, investigations, litigation, voluntary disclosures, due diligence, audits, training, and risk mitigation. The position may be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Washington, D.C.; or near a Medtronic site in the United States, and reports to the Senior Legal Director for Global Trade, Global Operations and Supply Chain Legal.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized law school.
Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
At least 8 years of legal experience advising on import laws and customs regulations.

Nice To Haves

BAA/TAA experience and experience with BAA/TAA requirements.
Experience with forced labor compliance.
Experience supporting M&A trade due diligence.
Experience advising on global export controls and sanctions, including sanctioned-country licensing, restricted-party screening, and anti-boycott reporting.
Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and business risk considerations for a life sciences company.
Contracting experience, particularly in transportation and logistics or general procurement.
Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.
Experience with change management and process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma.
Project or program management experience.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Provide legal guidance on the intersection of global trade compliance and strategic business initiatives.
Advise on import and customs compliance activities, including country of origin, valuation, HTS classification, trade remedies, drawback, free trade agreements, hand carry, and customs programs such as CTPAT.
Monitor legal and regulatory changes related to trade compliance and analyze their impacts.
Advise on the global trade compliance program to support compliance with global import laws, regulations, and other trade-related requirements of U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies.
Partner with enterprise and regional legal teams to develop legal and compliance standards and implement risk mitigation activities for key global trade risks.
Work with enterprise supply chain, regional trade experts, and global and regional functional teams to manage trade compliance risks and implement effective controls.
Partner with corporate and regional compliance teams on trade compliance program activities, serving as the import legal and compliance subject matter expert.
Advise on customs inquiries, protests, and post-summary corrections.
Provide legal support on global trade-related litigation, compliance investigations, and voluntary disclosures.
Identify and mitigate global trade legal risks that cross Medtronic businesses and facilitate information sharing across those businesses.
Collaborate with business and regional partners on global trade compliance due diligence for potential business development activities.
Develop and deliver employee legal and compliance training on global trade requirements.
Conduct trade-related investigations and audits, develop recommendations, and support issue mitigation and resolution.
Work collaboratively across the global, matrixed organization.
Communicate effectively through interpersonal interactions, oral presentations, and written materials.

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 or reimbursement
Global well-being program (Simple Steps)
Incentive plans, including a short-term Medtronic Incentive Plan
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