We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 8 Sep 2025

 

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

This newly created Senior Counsel – Securities and Corporate Governance role supports the Diabetes MiniMed business as it prepares for its announced separation from Medtronic. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with deep expertise in securities law to contribute to the strategic direction of a business undergoing a transformative period.

This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel, serving as a key legal advisor to the company. The successful candidate will work closely with the members of the legal team and business stakeholders on securities, corporate governance, and entity management. This role will also support MiniMed's General Counsel in Board secretarial governance and management matters.

Why Join the Diabetes MiniMed Legal Team?
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Diabetes MiniMed business during a pivotal time in its history. As the business prepares for its separation, the Legal Counsel – Securities will play a critical role in building the legal and governance foundation for a successful, independent company. Working closely with cross-functional leaders and executive management, you’ll have the chance to work on high-impact, transformational projects while contributing to the company’s long-term success.

This role requires you to work on-site at our Northridge, CA office at least 3 days per week.

 

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations relevant to areas of responsibility, including securities laws and NYSE listing standards.

• Advising on reporting/disclosure requirements, including the preparation of periodic reports and other filings required by the SEC and the NYSE, including registration statements, Forms 10-K, Forms 10-Q and Forms 8-K.

• Leading the preparation of proxy statements, response to shareholder proposals, and annual shareholder meeting.

• Advising on insider trading and Section 16 issues for directors and executive officers, including the preparation and filing of SEC filings, preparation of 10b5-1 plans and management of trading policies and procedures.

• Providing legal and corporate governance support for matters related to the Company’s Board of Directors, including preparation of meeting materials.

• Proactively monitoring and advising on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and other developments to ensure compliance with changing requirements.

• Supporting the investor relations function on various matters, including with respect to the preparation and review of communications related to quarterly earnings, as well as materials for investor presentations.

• Participating in shareholder communications and engagement. 

• Partner with Human Resources team and have experience advising on company executive compensation practices, including senior management agreements, stock plan administration, executive agreements, incentive bonus plans and programs, severance plans and guidelines, and related public company disclosure considerations. 

• Support Treasury department, including with respect to financing transactions and credit facility compliance. 

• Ensure effective corporate governance by managing board operations, maintaining corporate records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and advising leadership on governance and disclosure matters. 

• Provide legal support for M&A, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including drafting and negotiating transaction agreements, advising on securities law disclosure and governance considerations, and similar related activities.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal team environment. ​

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Minimum of 8 years of progress experience practicing in areas of s