Principal Legal Counsel - Global Trade Legal & Compliance
About the position 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 in connection with potential business development activities • Develop and deliver legal and compliance training for employees on various global trade compliance requirements • Conduct trade-related investigations and audits, develop recommendations, and support issue mitigation and resolution • Exhibit a collaborative mindset in working globally, particularly in a matrixed environment • Possess effective interpersonal, oral, presentation, and written communication skills Requirements • 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 to include experience with global trade compliance programs with a focus on import laws and customs regulations Nice-to-haves • Experience advising on global export controls and sanctions including sanctioned country licensing, restricted party screening, anti-boycott reporting • 5+ years of experience with global trade compliance programs with a focus on import laws and customs regulations • Understanding of the legal regulatory environment and business risks for a Life Science Company • Experience in contracting, specifically in the areas of transportation and logistics or general procurement, would be a plus • Experience in the healthcare/medical device industry • Experience with change management and/or process efficiency efforts (i.e. Lean Sigma) • Project / program management experience • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience in other substantive areas of law is a plus, including procurement contracts, environmental health and safety, or facilities and real estate management Benefits • Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package • 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). • 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). Apply tot his job