Sr Principal Legal Counsel - Direct Sourcing GOSC Legal
Core
Sr. Legal Counsel providing strategic legal advice and commercial transactional support for Direct Sourcing, Contract Manufacturing, and Global Technical Sourcing teams within Global Supply Management.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (supply chain & sourcing)
Builds
Direct material supply agreements, product development agreements, contract manufacturing agreements, and other commercial arrangements for Medtronic's global supply chain.
Domain
Healthcare technology / Medical devices / Supply chain management
Required skills
Contract negotiation, risk management, supplier relationship management, intellectual property law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, strategic advising, process improvement, template development, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience in direct procurement, technical sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, product development, co-development, technology licensing, medical device industry, highly matrixed multinational organizations, supplier diligence, change leadership
Technologies
Legal tech tools, contract management systems, collaboration platforms
Responsibilities
Review, draft, and negotiate complex commercial agreements; advise on legal/commercial risks regarding supplier performance and IP; lead high-value negotiations with suppliers; resolve supplier disputes; develop agreement templates and training materials; support cross-functional projects to improve contracting processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory responsibilities
