Principal Paralegal - Medical Surgical

Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.

A Day in the Life

Medical Surgical is home to some of the most exciting technologies in Medtronic's portfolio — and with that comes a fast-moving mix of innovation, commercial activity, and regulatory complexity. We're looking for a Principal Paralegal who can keep pace with an exciting business area, partner closely with our Legal Director and broader Medical Surgical Legal team, and become a trusted go-to resource for teams who rely on timely, practical, and well-grounded legal support.

The Principal Paralegal role is for someone who is analytical, has strong attention to detail, is an excellent communicator, collaborative, customer-focused and enjoys working on multiple issues and projects simultaneously. This person will be part of an operating unit (OU) legal team working on a variety of day-to-day legal issues and programs that support the portfolio, including meeting with business clients to provide solutions and direction, assisting on business development activities, complex contracting, litigation support and overseeing work directed to Centers of Expertise (COEs) or other areas.

We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.

This onsite role can reside in Minneapolis, MN, Boston, MA, North Haven, CT or Jacksonville, FL.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Serve as the key link between the legal team, business partners, outside counsel, and other stakeholders
• Draft, review, and redline legal agreements that reside within the portfolio
• Ensure agreements and contract terms are consistent with Medtronic policies and with legal, regulatory and compliance advice
• Act as a liaison to business personnel, responding to routine questions and, where necessary, seeking feedback from additional resources needed to respond to questions
• Work closely with business functions to understand their needs and streamline legal processes
• Conduct legal and compliance research as directed by OU attorneys

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant paralegal experience to include experience drafting, redlining and negotiating contracts; or, an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience

Nice to Have

• Paralegal degree or certificate
• Experience working with moderate-to-complex agreements, solid understanding of general contract terms and conditions
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to successfully navigate within a highly matrixed organization
• Strong conflict resolution and influencing skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and highly detail and process-oriented
• Experience with contract management lifecycle systems
• Experience dealing with highly confidential information with professionalism and absolute discretion
• Familiarity with advanced legal concepts and terminology, format of legal documents, legal research and writing
• Assist with due diligence for M&A-related activities

Benefits & Compensation

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $100,800.00 - $151,200.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, paid time off, paid holidays, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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.