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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing strategic legal advice and commercial transactional support, particularly in direct sourcing and contract manufacturing. Proficient in drafting and negotiating complex agreements while managing legal and operational risks within highly regulated industries.
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Juris Doctorate8+ Years ExperienceLicense To Practice LawExceptional Negotiation SkillsExperience In Highly Regulated Industries
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Hard Skills
Drafting AgreementsNegotiating ContractsIntellectual Property LawSupplier Relationship ManagementRisk AssessmentCompliance ReviewsTechnology TransferProduct Development AgreementsContract Manufacturing AgreementsQuality-Related Provisions
Soft Skills
Strong Working RelationshipsBusiness AcumenChange LeadershipCollaborationAdvocacy Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
License To Practice Law
Industry Keywords
Medical DeviceLife SciencesHealthcareTechnologyGlobal BusinessMatrixed OrganizationSupplier DiligenceOperational IssuesSupply Chain ResilienceRegulatory Requirements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide strategic legal advice and commercial transactional support within GOSC Legal
- Provide primary legal support for Direct Sourcing & Contract Manufacturing and Global Technical Sourcing teams
- Review, draft and negotiate direct material supply agreements, product development agreements, contract manufacturing agreements, quality-related provisions and other commercial arrangements
- Advise business clients on supplier performance, continuity of supply, quality, warranties, remedies, intellectual property, confidentiality and risk allocation
- Collaborate with Sourcing, Research and Development, Supplier Quality, Intellectual Property, Business, Regulatory, Quality and Trade teams
- Serve as strategic advisor to business and sourcing leaders by identifying risks, explaining options and recommending commercially reasonable paths
- Lead complex and high-value negotiations with suppliers and their counsel
- Support resolution and escalation of supplier disputes, delivery interruptions, performance failures and operational issues
- Address emerging legal and operational issues involving contracting models, supply chain resilience, technology-enabled sourcing and confidential information
- Develop and update agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, guidance materials and training
- Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other responsibilities and special projects as assigned
- Report to the Sr. Legal Director within GOSC Legal
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctorate from a nationally recognized US law school
- Minimum 8 years of experience
- License to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state in the United States or Washington D.C.
- Experience supporting direct procurement, technical sourcing, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain or supplier relationship matters
- Experience drafting and negotiating product development, co-development, contract manufacturing, technology, licensing or similar complex agreements
- Background in intellectual property law or substantial experience addressing intellectual property ownership, licensing, technology transfer, confidentiality, know-how and development deliverables in commercial transactions
- Experience working with engineers, research and development teams, quality professionals, operations leaders and sourcing professionals on technically complex matters
- Experience in the medical device, life sciences, healthcare, technology or another highly regulated industry
- Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting a global business
- Experience working within a highly matrixed, multinational organization
- Familiarity with global laws and regulatory requirements impacting supplier relationships
- Experience supporting supplier diligence, risk assessments, compliance reviews and related remediation activities
- Ability to identify, evaluate and manage legal, commercial and operational risk
- Exceptional negotiation and advocacy skills
- Ability to establish credibility and strong working relationships across functions and organizational levels
- Business acumen and understanding of sourcing strategies, product development lifecycles, manufacturing arrangements and supplier economics
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, improve processes and create practical tools, templates and training
- For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
- Must have U.S. work authorization; sponsorship policy applies to Principal-level roles and above
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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 for eligible employees
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities