Job Description

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 May 2025.

At Medtronic, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

This individual will be part of a corporate, shared-service team of lawyers that combines deep substantive expertise in regulatory areas core to Medtronic’s business with in-house understanding of Medtronic’s businesses. Team members work across multiple operating units, manufacturing, and geographies, enabling them to:

1. Advise businesses on complex legal regulatory questions.
2. Identify common and conflicting legal issues and positions across the company.
3. Contribute to high-level policy decision-making.

This position reports to the Senior Legal Director- Environmental, Health & Safety/Dangerous Goods-Global Operations and can reside in Minneapolis, MN, or other US Medtronic locations, or an alternate location to be discussed.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic legal partner for Medtronic businesses in legal areas related to government regulation and enforcement.
• Advise on regulatory authority inspections and communications with regulators.
• Assist with materials of concern testing and reporting issues.
• Support policies, procedures, and risk mitigation practices related to materials of concern and product stewardship.
• Manage regulatory notices, violations, and related compliance issues.
• Partner with various functions to develop policies, procedures, guidance documents, and training materials.
• Support compliance investigations related to environmental, health, safety, dangerous goods, or transportation matters.
• Identify and mitigate cross-business risks and facilitate information sharing.
• Assist with M&A due diligence in relevant areas.
• Manage environmental and toxic tort litigation related to historic issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor from a recognized Law School.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• 8+ years of legal experience in sustainability and EHS law counseling, including litigation.

Nice to Have

• Experience in environmental regulatory compliance, health and safety, sustainability, managing remediation sites, and international directives (REACH, RoHS, etc.).
• Ability to build credibility and strong relationships with clients.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive salary range of $190,400 - $285,600, along with a comprehensive benefits package, incentive plans, and resources to support employees at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic

We lead in healthcare technology, committed to solving the most challenging health problems, with a mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our team of over 95,000 passionate people innovates from R&D to manufacturing to delivery.

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