Principal Paralegal – Medical Surgical

Medtronic

. Serve as the key link between the legal team, business partners, outside counsel and other stakeholders .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $100,800 - $151,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Strong relationship-building and communication skills are essential for liaising with cross-functional partners and managing complex legal issues.

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Contract DraftingLegal ResearchCompliance ManagementCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationLegal Document FormattingContract Management LifecycleLegal TerminologyDue DiligenceM&A ActivitiesRegulatory ComplianceConfidential Information HandlingAutonomy in Fast-Paced EnvironmentOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingConflict ResolutionInfluencing SkillsDetail-OrientedProcess-Oriented

Certifications & Qualifications

Paralegal DegreeParalegal Certificate

Industry Keywords

Legal AgreementsMedical SurgicalStakeholder ManagementMatrixed OrganizationInterpersonal Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the key link between the legal team, business partners, outside counsel and other stakeholders
Draft, review and redline legal agreements within the portfolio
Ensure agreements and contract terms comply with Medtronic policies and legal, regulatory and compliance advice
Act as liaison to business personnel and respond to routine questions
Seek input from additional resources when needed to answer questions
Work with business functions to understand needs and streamline legal processes
Conduct legal and compliance research as directed by OU attorneys
Support day-to-day legal issues and programs for the Medical Surgical operating unit
Meet with business clients to provide solutions and direction
Assist with business development activities
Provide complex contracting and litigation support
Oversee work directed to Centers of Expertise or other areas
Gather information, clarify objectives and assess compliance with company policies
Assist with due diligence for M&A-related activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant paralegal experience, including experience drafting, redlining and negotiating contracts; or an advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
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 navigate a highly matrixed organization
Strong conflict resolution and influencing skills
Relationship-building and communication with cross-functional partners
Demonstrated organizational, detail and process-oriented skills
Experience with contract management lifecycle systems
Experience handling highly confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Familiarity with advanced legal concepts and terminology, legal document formatting, legal research and writing
Excellent written and verbal interpersonal/communication skills
Integrity and strong ethical character
Independent judgment and discretion
Ability to prioritize workload, manage client expectations and critical priorities
Ability to manage multiple ongoing tasks
Ability to solve problems across many stakeholders
Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
U.S. work authorization requirements apply; sponsorship is offered for Principal-level roles and above

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package
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
Capital Accumulation Plan
Temporary employees eligible for paid sick time as required by applicable state law