Medtronic · 1 month ago
Principal Legal Counsel - Global Trade Legal & Compliance
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology, dedicated to addressing challenging health problems. The Principal Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance on global trade compliance and support the Diabetes business by advising on import and customs compliance, while also contributing to policy decision-making.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical Device
Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance on the intersection of multiple global trade compliance and strategic business initiatives
Advise on import and customs compliance program activities (country of origin, valuation, HTS classification, trade remedies, drawback, FTZs, FTAs, hand carry, customs programs (CTPAT)
Stay abreast of current legal regulatory changes related to trade compliance and analyze impacts by providing interpretation and implementation guidance to impacted business and regions
Develop, implement and update the trade compliance program to drive compliance with global import laws, regulations and other trade-related requirements of US and non-US government agencies
Partner with enterprise and regional legal teams to develop legal/compliance standards and to implement risk mitigation activities on key global trade risks
Partner with enterprise supply chain, regional trade experts, and global/regional functional teams to manage trade compliance risks and work with such teams to implement effective controls to mitigate them
Partner with corporate and regional compliance teams to implement trade compliance program activities, serving as the import legal and compliance subject matter expert (SME)
Ensure legal requirements related to company’s global trade compliance policies and processes are current
Provide legal support to colleagues on global trade related litigation, compliance investigations and voluntary disclosures
Identify and drive mitigation of global trade legal risks that cross Medtronic businesses and facilitate information sharing across Medtronic businesses
Collaborate with business and regional partners on due diligence reviews of global trade compliance matters in connection with potential business development activities
Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for employees on various global trade compliance requirements
Conduct trade-related investigations and audits, develop recommendations, and support issue mitigation and resolution
Exhibit a collaborative mindset in working globally, particularly in a matrixed environment
Possess effective interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized Law School
Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
Minimum 5+ years of legal experience to include experience with global trade compliance programs with a focus on import laws and customs regulations
Preferred
Experience advising on global export controls and sanctions including sanctioned country licensing, restricted party screening, anti-boycott reporting
5+ years of experience with global trade compliance programs with a focus on import laws and customs regulations
Understanding of the legal regulatory environment and business risks for a Life Science Company
Experience in contracting, specifically in the areas of transportation and logistics or general procurement, would be a plus
Experience in the healthcare/medical device industry
Experience with change management and/or process efficiency efforts (i.e. Lean Sigma)
Project / program management experience
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in other substantive areas of law is a plus, including procurement contracts, environmental health and safety, or facilities and real estate management
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
H1B Sponsorship
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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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