Medtronic · 11 hours ago
Principal Legal Counsel, Global Trade and Supply Chain Counsel
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expMedtronic is a leading global healthcare technology company dedicated to alleviating pain and restoring health. The Principal Legal Counsel will provide legal guidance on global trade compliance and support the operations of the Diabetes business, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations while mitigating risks.
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 export, import and customs compliance program activities (country of origin, valuation, HTS classification, trade remedies, drawback, FTZs, FTAs, hand carry, customs programs (CTPAT), export controls (e.g., EAR), and economic sanctions (e.g., OFAC), sanctioned country licensing, restricted party screening, anti-boycott reporting
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 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
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
Willingness to be a utility player on the GOSC legal team primarily focusing on trade compliance, but assisting with other legal support needs as requested such as as indirect and direct procurement contracting, facilities and real estate matters, and environmental health and safety matters
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 export, import laws and customs regulations
Preferred
Understanding of the legal regulatory environment and business risks for a Life Science Company
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience or willingness to learn other substantive areas of law, including direct and indirect procurement contracting, environmental health and safety, or facilities and real estate matters
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
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