IP Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel III

Medtronic

IP M&A Counsel advising Medtronic, a global healthcare technology company, on IP due diligence, agreements, and risk mitigation for acquisitions and divestitures.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeMinneapolis • California, Colorado, Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $199,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in intellectual property law, including IP due diligence, licensing, and M&A transactions, while effectively managing multiple projects and providing strategic advice to legal and business teams in the medical device industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Intellectual Property Law ExpertiseIP Due Diligence AssessmentM&A Transactional ExperienceStrong Attention to DetailExcellent Written and Verbal Communication

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Hard Skills

IP Due DiligenceDrafting IP AgreementsNegotiating LicensesPatent ProsecutionTrademark LawIP LitigationFreedom-to-Operate AnalysisOpinion PreparationIP NegotiationsIP Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaborationJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorLicensed to Practice LawRegistered to Practice Before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryHealthcare TechnologyM&A ProjectsDivestituresStructured Investments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide IP advice and support to Corporate Development, Ventures, and operating unit legal teams for M&A projects, divestitures, and structured investments
Assess IP landscapes and counsel on early-stage opportunities
Implement and execute IP-specific due diligence strategies
Draft, negotiate, analyze, and revise complex IP and technology agreements, including licenses, joint ventures, collaborations, M&A, and divestiture agreements
Evaluate target companies’ patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret portfolios
Identify and analyze potential IP litigation and transaction-related IP risks
Counsel on mitigation strategies for IP risks
Advise senior legal leadership, business development teams, and operating unit leaders on infringement, validity, freedom-to-operate, and ownership
Collaborate with operating unit IP and commercial attorneys, COE attorneys, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams
Build relationships with deal teams and clients by providing strategic, business-oriented IP advice
Manage multiple projects and prioritize deliverables on time and on budget
Monitor changes in the competitive landscape for medical device and healthcare technology
Report to the IP Senior Director of the IP M&A Center of Excellence
Model the Medtronic Mindset
Travel up to 10%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor from a recognized, accredited U.S. Law School
Licensed to practice in at least one state or the District of Columbia
8+ years of relevant in-house and law firm experience in intellectual property law
Substantial experience conducting and/or overseeing IP due diligence assessments
Experience drafting and negotiating IP-related provisions of M&A transactions and license agreements
Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or another technical or scientific field preferred
Registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office strongly preferred
Broad intellectual property experience, including patent prosecution, litigation, trademark, contracts, freedom-to-operate, opinion preparation, licensing, and IP negotiations
IP M&A transactional experience
Experience working with clients in the medical device industry
Both in-house and law firm experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent judgment, strategic and analytical thinking
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects
Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
Experience managing a significant workload and prioritizing multiple projects
Up to 10% travel required
Unrestricted U.S. work authorization required at hire and throughout employment for roles below Principal level; sponsorship policy applies to Principal-level roles and above
For baccalaureate degrees earned outside the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive plan (Medtronic Incentive Plan)
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 for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums
Paid sick time for temporary employees, as required under applicable state law
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities