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 plans (https://www3.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page\_name=signon&co\_num=30601&co\_affid=medtronic) **About Medtronic** We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here (http://www.medtronic.com) . 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. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here (https://www.medtronic.com/content/dam/medtronic-wide/public/united-states/employee-support-services/careers/la-county-legal-notice.pdf) a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary. **We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That’s who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. **We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. **This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… + **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world + **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities + **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: **Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. **Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. **Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it’s about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. **Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. 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