Job at a glance
Onsite Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America Full time R77089 We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Sep 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first - developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year.
Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Medtronic Legal function partners across the enterprise to enable business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk. This role sits within the legal team supporting Global Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity matters, serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise leaders responsible for information security, cyber resilience, product security, privacy, compliance, and risk management.
The position provides legal guidance across Medtronic's global operations, helping drive cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, incident preparedness, third-party risk management, and secure business transformation initiatives. This position may be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Washington, D.C. and follows an onsite work model. Travel up to 25% may be required, primarily to Medtronic facilities to support business and legal priorities.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor on enterprise cybersecurity, information security, and technology risk matters across a global healthcare technology organization. This role partners closely with Global IT leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address evolving cybersecurity regulations, support strategic initiatives, manage legal risk, and help strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
PrimaryResponsibilities ServeastheprimarylegaladvisortoGlobalITInformationSecurityleadershiponcybersecuritygovernance,regulatorycompliance,enforcementmatters,andenterpriseriskmanagementinitiatives. Leadthedevelopmentandenhancementofcybersecuritylegalframeworks,policies,standards,governanceprocesses,andinternalcontrolssupportingglobaloperations. Advisebusinessandfunctionalleadersoncybersecurityconsiderationsrelatedtostrategicinitiatives,technologytransformationefforts,andoperationalriskmanagement.
Supportcybersecurityincidentpreparednessandresponseactivities,includingregulatoryinquiries,investigations,audits,enforcementactions,andlitigationmatters. Conductcybersecuritylegalduediligenceformergers,acquisitions,divestitures,andotherbusinessdevelopmentactivities,includingintegrationandseparationplanning. Counselstakeholdersonthird-partycybersecurityrisk,supplychainresilience,andcontractualriskmitigationstrategiesalignedwithregulatoryandbusinessrequirements.
Partnerwithproductsecurity,privacy,compliance,communications,andbusinesscounselteamstosupportsecure-by-designinitiativesandenterprisecybersecurityprograms. Monitorglobalcybersecurityregulatory,enforcement,andlitigationdevelopmentsandprovideactionableguidancetobusiness,legal,andcompliancestakeholders. RequiredQualifications JurisDoctor(J.D.)from a nationally recognized US law schooland8+yearsoflegalexperience,includingexperienceadvisingoncybersecurity,informationtechnology,andprivacymatters.
Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state in the US or in Washington DC. Experienceprovidinglegalcounseloncybersecuritygovernance,compliance,regulatory,enforcement,andriskmanagementmatters. Experienceadvisingcross-functionalbusinessandtechnologystakeholdersoncomplexlegalandoperationalcybersecurityissues. PreferredQualifications Experiencedrafting,reviewing,andnegotiatingcybersecurity,informationsecurity,andthird-partyriskcontractualprovisions.
Knowledgeofglobalcybersecurityregulatoryframeworks,investigations,audits,andenforce