IP Mergers & Acquisitions Counsel III
Core
Senior IP legal counsel leading M&A due diligence and transaction structuring for the Medtronic IP Center of Excellence.
Role type
Senior Principal IP Legal Counsel (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Builds
IP-specific M&A transactions, divestitures, and structured investments for Medtronic's Corporate Development and Ventures teams.
Domain
Healthcare technology / Medical devices / Intellectual Property Law
Deliverable
Production legal work (contracts, due diligence, risk mitigation)
Required skills
IP due diligence, M&A transaction structuring, license agreement negotiation, IP risk assessment, patent/trademark/copyright analysis, litigation risk evaluation, strategic IP counseling
Preferred skills
Patent prosecution, medical device industry experience, engineering/science background, IP litigation experience
Technologies
Legal research databases, IP portfolio management tools
Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft complex IP and technology agreements; evaluate intellectual property portfolios of target companies; identify and mitigate IP litigation risks; advise senior leadership on infringement, validity, and freedom-to-operate issues; collaborate with cross-functional teams on M&A procedures; manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope