Principal Legal Counsel - Global Trade Legal & Compliance at Medtronic

Northridge, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical DevicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Deep substantive expertise in global trade areas core to the Medtronic Diabetes business
  • Ability to advise on complex legal regulatory questions
  • Ability to identify common and conflicting legal issues and positions across the company
  • Ability to contribute to high-level policy decision-making
  • Experience providing import and customs compliance advice to mitigate risks
  • Expertise in specific global trade areas including customs valuation, tariff classification, country of origin & marking, forced labor, US Government procurement responsibilities, and Buy America Act
  • Experience in other substantive areas of law is a plus, including procurement contracts, environmental health and safety, or facilities and real estate management

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance on the intersection of multiple global trade compliance and strategic business initiatives
  • Advise on import and customs compliance program activities (country of origin, valuation, HTS classification, trade remedies, drawback, FTZs, FTAs, hand carry, customs programs (CTPAT))
  • Stay abreast of current legal regulatory changes related to trade compliance and analyze impacts by providing interpretation and implementation guidance to impacted business and regions
  • Develop, implement and update the trade compliance program to drive compliance with global import laws, regulations and other trade-related requirements of US and non-US government agencies
  • Partner with enterprise and regional legal teams to develop legal/compliance standards and to implement risk mitigation activities on key global trade risks
  • Partner with enterprise supply chain, regional trade experts, and global/regional functional teams to manage trade compliance risks and work with such teams to implement effective controls to mitigate them
  • Partner with corporate and regional compliance teams to implement trade compliance program activities, serving as the import legal and compliance subject matter expert (SME)
  • Ensure legal requirements related to company’s global trade compliance policies and processes are current
  • Provide legal support to colleagues on global trade related litigation, compliance investigations and voluntary disclosures
  • Identify and drive mitigation of global trade legal risks that cross Medtronic businesses and facilitate information sharing across Medtronic businesses
  • Collaborate with business and regional partners on due diligence reviews of global trade compliance matters

Skills

Global Trade Compliance
Customs Valuation
Tariff Classification
Country of Origin
Forced Labor Compliance
Buy America Act
US Government Procurement
Import Compliance
Procurement Contracts
Environmental Health and Safety

Medtronic

Develops and manufactures medical devices and therapies

About Medtronic

Medtronic provides medical technology, services, and solutions to improve patient care. The company develops a variety of medical devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, surgical tools, and neurostimulation devices, which help diagnose, prevent, and treat chronic diseases. These products are used by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals around the world. Medtronic stands out from competitors by investing significantly in research and development to create new products and offering additional services like training and patient management programs. The goal of Medtronic is to enhance patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through its comprehensive range of medical solutions.

Fridley, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1949Year Founded
$3.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program

Risks

Emerging competitors like Fire1 threaten Medtronic's heart failure management market share.
Spine biologics market growth may attract new entrants, increasing competition for Medtronic.
Recent IPOs in medtech indicate rising competition, challenging Medtronic's market position.

Differentiation

Medtronic's diverse product range spans cardiovascular, diabetes, neurological, and surgical technologies.
The company invests heavily in R&D to drive innovation in medical devices.
Medtronic offers comprehensive services, including training and technical support, enhancing product value.

Upsides

Exclusive deal with Kuros enhances Medtronic's orthopedic portfolio and market share.
Growing spine biologics market offers expansion opportunities in spinal fusion and regenerative medicine.
Balloon catheters market growth aligns with Medtronic's recent product launches, boosting cardiovascular presence.

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