Global IT Cyber Security Legal Counsel

Medtronic

Cybersecurity legal counsel advising Medtronic’s global healthcare technology operations. Guiding IT governance, regulatory compliance, incident response, and cyber risk management.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMinneapolis • District of Columbia, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $191,200 - $286,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management within a global healthcare technology context. Proven ability to provide legal counsel on complex cybersecurity issues and effectively communicate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)8+ Years Legal ExperienceCybersecurity GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceContractual Risk Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity Legal FrameworksLegal Due DiligenceDrafting Cybersecurity ContractsAdvising on Information TechnologyMergers and Acquisitions Support

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder CounselingCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityRegulatory ComplianceEnterprise Risk ManagementGlobal OperationsHealthcare Technology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary legal advisor to Global IT Information Security leadership on cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, and enterprise risk management initiatives
Lead development and enhancement of cybersecurity legal frameworks, policies, standards, governance processes, and internal controls supporting global operations
Advise business and functional leaders on cybersecurity considerations related to strategic initiatives, technology transformation, and operational risk management
Support cybersecurity incident preparedness and response, including regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, enforcement actions, and litigation
Conduct cybersecurity legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business development activities, including integration and separation planning
Counsel stakeholders on third-party cybersecurity risk, supply chain resilience, and contractual risk mitigation strategies
Partner with product security, privacy, compliance, communications, and business counsel teams on secure-by-design initiatives and enterprise cybersecurity programs
Monitor global cybersecurity regulatory, enforcement, and litigation developments and provide actionable guidance
Serve as a trusted legal advisor across a global healthcare technology organization
Travel up to 25%, primarily to Medtronic facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized US law school
8+ years of legal experience, including experience advising on cybersecurity, information technology, and privacy matters
Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state in the US or in Washington DC
Experience providing legal counsel on cybersecurity governance, compliance, regulatory, enforcement, and risk management matters
Experience advising cross-functional business and technology stakeholders on complex legal and operational cybersecurity issues
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating cybersecurity, information security, and third-party risk contractual provisions
Knowledge of global cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, investigations, audits, and enforcement trends
Experience supporting cybersecurity aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or other business development activities
Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and technology concepts effectively to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders
Experience partnering with enterprise risk management, insurance, privacy, compliance, or product security teams within a global organization
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment; sponsorship is not offered below Principal level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
Short-term incentive: Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)
Annual long-term 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 (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities