Medtronic · 2 months ago
Senior Principal Legal Counsel - Employment
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $286K/yr
8+ years expMedtronic is a global healthcare technology company focused on innovative solutions for health problems. They are seeking a Senior Principal Legal Counsel - Employment Law to provide legal advice on employment-related issues and support the legal foundation for the Diabetes MiniMed business during its separation. This role involves working closely with HR and management to navigate complex legal challenges in the workplace.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Advise and counsel business clients and management on legal issues related to employment law, workplace conduct and employee relations
Identify and manage internal and external legal resources as required to provide high-quality legal services at a reasonable cost
Supervise paralegal and administrative support personnel
Negotiate and prepare comprehensive contracts and agreements
Partner closely with HR teams and provide legal advice related to labor and employment issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, workplace investigations, employment-related agreements (including change in control agreements, severance agreements, retention agreements, employment agreements, non-competition and non-solicitation agreements), labor issues, labor and employment litigation, employee discipline, wrongful termination, employee drug testing and background checks, employee rights, employment at will, immigration compliance (including E-Verify), wage/hour, compensation and bonus plans, leave of absence laws, reductions in force and restructures, WARN, outsourcing, human resources policies, employment law aspects of mergers and acquisitions, and affirmative action
Investigate and respond to all labor and employment complaints filed by employees or former employees, including charges filed with the EEOC, NLRB, DOL and corresponding state agencies
Oversee affirmative action compliance and responses to OFCCP audits and reviews
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor with strong academic credentials from nationally recognized law school
8+ years legal practice in employment law
3+ years law firm or government experience litigating in employment law
Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed organization
Extensive experience working in a team environment
Superior common sense, judgment, maturity and emotional intelligence
Integrity and strong ethical center
Exceptional advocacy in negotiating skills
Analytical risk identification, evaluation, and management skills
Capable of inspiring trust and confidence of client groups
Flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness and collegiality
Benefits
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)
Company
Medtronic
Medtronic is a healthcare technology company that designs and develops AI-based products and solutions for the medical industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$18.16BKey Investors
NHS EnglandBlackstone Life SciencesTrade Capital Funding
2025-09-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
2024-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $3.24B
2023-03-23Post Ipo Debt· $2B
Leadership Team
Geoffrey Martha
CEO and Chairman Of The Board Of Directors
Linnea Burman
SVP & President, Neurovascular
Recent News
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