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).

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