Operating Unit, Legal Lead Counsel
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onVÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our mission—to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life—unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart, putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people.
A Day in the Life
In this role, you will provide legal support for the Neuromodulation Operating Unit, collaborating with business leaders on strategy and compliance. You will partner closely with the Chief Legal Counsel and other Lead Counsel within Neuromodulation, while interacting with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Human Resources. Your work involves managing multiple priorities with urgency, driving consistency across the enterprise, and guiding the development of training programs. You will serve as legal counsel for business development projects, including due diligence and acquisitions, while building consensus on cutting-edge legal issues.
Our Culture and Work Model
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 are committed to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration, which is why this is an onsite position located in Minneapolis, MN. We work a minimum of 4 days a week onsite to engineer the extraordinary together.
Hiring Process and Application
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 21 May 2026. Join us in our mission where your unique background and perspective are valued. For more details on our business, mission, and commitment to diversity, please visit our website.
Equal Opportunity and Commitment
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above; roles below this level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Work location
Work model: On-site
VÉLO, 115, North 2nd Street, North Loop, Central, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55401, United States
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide legal support and counsel to the Neuromodulation Operating Unit business leaders
- check_circleManage cross-functional legal and compliance risks for the operating unit
- check_circleServe as legal counsel for business development projects including due diligence and acquisitions
- check_circleLead stakeholders in the development and implementation of training programs
- check_circleGuide and develop Legal Department team members
- check_circleBuild consensus and navigate cutting-edge legal issues
- check_circleCoordinate with Centers of Expertise, regional partners, and outside counsel
- check_circleNegotiate and draft strategic commercial contracts across various legal domains
Requirements
- verifiedJuris Doctor from nationally recognized law school
- verifiedAdmitted to one or more state bars
- verified13+ years of legal experience
- verifiedU.S. work authorization at time of hire
- verifiedBaccalaureate degrees earned outside the U.S. must satisfy 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)
Nice to Have
Strong understanding of Medtronic cultural norms (act boldly, compete to win, move with speed & decisiveness, foster belonging, deliver results the right way). Medical device industry experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated strong analytical thinking ability. Flexibility, adaptability, pragmatism, responsiveness, and collegiality. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Superior common sense and judgment. Courage, integrity, and strong ethical character. Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills. Capability to inspire trust and confidence in business partners.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleHealth Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Accountcheck_circleLife insurance and Long-term disability leavecheck_circleDependent daycare spending accountTuition assistance and reimbursement
