Principal Paralegal - Medical Surgical

Medtronic

Minneapolis, MN, US
Base: $100,800.00 - $151,200.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Draft, review, and redline legal agreements
Ensure consistency with policies and legal advice
Act as a liaison to business personnel
** Medtronic is seeking a Principal Paralegal for its Medical Surgical division, requiring extensive legal experience particularly in contract management and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment, and it is based in various locations across the U.S., with a strong focus on professional growth and innovation. **

Job Summary

  • We’re looking for a Principal Paralegal who can keep pace with an exciting business area, partner closely with our Legal Director and broader Medical Surgical Legal team, and become a trusted go‑to resource for teams who rely on timely, practical, and well‑grounded legal support.
  • The Principal Paralegal role is for someone who is analytical, has strong attention to detail, is an excellent communicator, collaborative, customer-focused and enjoys working on multiple issues and projects simultaneously.
  • We offer a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package, including Health, Dental and vision insurance, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, and Paid time off.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Medtronic is seeking a Principal Paralegal for its Medical Surgical division, requiring extensive legal experience particularly in contract management and strong communication skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and responsiveness in a fast-paced environment, and it is based in various locations across the U.S., with a strong focus on professional growth and innovation. **

Salary

Base: $100,800.00 - $151,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for MIP; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Draft, review, and redline legal agreements
  • Ensure consistency with policies and legal advice
  • Act as a liaison to business personnel
  • Conduct legal and compliance research

Nice-to-have

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate with autonomy
  • Navigate highly matrixed organization
  • Builds relationships with cross-functional partners
  • Highly detail and process-oriented
  • Experience with contract management systems
  • Deal with highly confidential information

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of paralegal or legal experience
  • Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience
  • Paralegal degree or certificate
  • Experience drafting, redlining and negotiating contracts
  • Solid understanding of general contract terms and conditions
  • Familiarity with advanced legal concepts and terminology

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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