Principal Legal Counsel, Global Trade Legal & Compliance

Medtronic

Principal legal counsel advising Medtronic, a global healthcare technology company, on import, customs, and trade compliance. Mitigating legal risks across U.S.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Minnesota, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $162,400 - $243,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global trade compliance, including import laws, customs regulations, and risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to collaborate across legal, supply chain, and compliance teams while delivering training and managing complex compliance investigations.

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Juris DoctorImport LawsCustoms RegulationsGlobal Trade ComplianceHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

HTS ClassificationTrade RemediesForced Labor ComplianceM&A Trade Due DiligenceGlobal Export ControlsSanctioned-Country LicensingRestricted Party ScreeningChange ManagementProcess ImprovementProject Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationIntegrity

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesMedical Device IndustryCompliance InvestigationsRisk MitigationCTPAT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide import and customs compliance advice to mitigate risks
Support Global Trade Operations, global regional and operating unit lawyers, and other Medtronic functions
Advise on complex global trade compliance and strategic business initiatives
Advise on import and customs compliance activities, including country of origin, valuation, HTS classification, trade remedies, drawback, FTAs, hand carry, and customs programs such as CTPAT
Monitor legal and regulatory changes related to trade compliance and analyze impacts
Advise on compliance with global import laws, regulations, and trade-related requirements
Partner with legal, supply chain, trade, and compliance teams to develop standards and implement risk mitigation controls
Serve as the import legal and compliance subject matter expert
Advise on customs inquiries, protests, and post-summary corrections
Support global trade-related litigation, compliance investigations, and voluntary disclosures
Identify and mitigate global trade legal risks across Medtronic businesses
Collaborate on due diligence reviews for potential business development activities
Develop and deliver employee training on global trade compliance requirements
Conduct trade-related investigations and audits, develop recommendations, and support issue mitigation and resolution
Work globally in a matrixed environment and report to the Senior Legal Director for Global Trade, Global Operations and Supply Chain Legal

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from a nationally recognized Law School
Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia
Minimum 5+ years of legal experience advising on import laws and customs regulations
Experience with BAA/TAA requirements
Experience with forced labor compliance
Experience supporting M&A trade due diligence
Experience advising on global export controls and sanctions, including sanctioned-country licensing, restricted party screening, and anti-boycott reporting
Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment and business risk considerations for a life sciences company
Experience in contracting, particularly in transportation and logistics or general procurement
Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry
Experience with change management and process improvement initiatives, such as Lean Six Sigma
Project or program management experience
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Highest level of integrity and professionalism
Effective interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills
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; Principal-level roles may be eligible for sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive plan (Medtronic Incentive Plan)
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 Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law