Closing Date: 20th December, 2025

Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 20 Dec 2025

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long 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 newly created Principal Legal Counsel – M&A, Securities and Corporate Governance role supports the Diabetes MiniMed business as it prepares for its announced separation from Medtronic. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions and securities law to contribute to the strategic direction of a business undergoing a transformative period.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility. As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.

This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel, serving as a key legal advisor to the company. The successful candidate will work closely with the members of our corporate business development team, the legal team, and business stakeholders on business development, securities, corporate governance, and entity management. This role will also support MiniMed's General Counsel in Board secretarial governance and management matters.

Why Join the Diabetes MiniMed Legal Team?
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Diabetes MiniMed business during a pivotal time in its history. As the business prepares for its separation, the successful candidate will play a critical role in building the legal and governance foundation for a successful, independent company. By working closely with cross-functional leaders and executive management, you will have the opportunity to drive high-impact, transformational projects that support the company's long-term success.

This is an on-site role that will work at the Northridge, CA or Minneapolis, MN office at least three days per week. Flexibility for hybrid or remote arrangements may be available for exceptional candidates.

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

Leading or supporting all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements, and closing activities.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of transaction-related documents, including purchase agreements, investment agreements, joint venture agreements, transition services agreements (TSAs), supply agreements, license agreements, and ancillary documents.
Advising on regulatory, compliance, antitrust, privacy, and industry-specific issues relevant to transactions in the medical device and healthcare sectors.
Providing legal guidance during post-closing integration, including IP transfers, supply chain transitions, employee matters, and regulatory approvals.
Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations relevant to areas of corporate responsibility, including securities laws and NYSE listing standards.
Advising on reporting/disclosure requirements, including the preparation of periodic reports and other filings required by the SEC and the NYSE, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, Forms 10-Q, and Forms 8-K.
Providing legal and corporate governance support for matters related to the Company's Board of Directors, including preparation of meeting materials.
Proactively monitoring and advising on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and other developments to ensure compliance with changing requirements.
Participating in shareholder communications and engagement. 
Supporting Treasury department, including financing transactions and credit-facility compliance.
Ensuring effective corporate governance by assisting with the management of board operations, maintaining corporate records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising leadership on governance and disclosure matters.

Must Have: Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor from a top tier, nationally recognized law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
5+ years of experience practicing in areas of securities, corporate governance, and corporate transactions, with experience in large law firms as well as in-house counsel roles
Familiarity with healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

Nice to Have:

Experience working with public or private company Boards of Directors, and executive-level management on corporate governance matters.
Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, effective counsel and identify alternative solutions to complex problems.
Strong work ethic and team-oriented approach, with the ability to connect with people and build trust.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to relevant stakeholders.
A solution-oriented team player, who remains calm under pressure.
Executive Presence, with strong interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives.
Problem-solver with the ability to drive resolution in challenging situations.

Additional Information:

Travel may be required up to 20% to support business and legal needs.

Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$160,000.00 - $240,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: 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, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: 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), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation