Principal Legal Counsel - M&A, Securities & Corporate Governance

Location: California

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 2 Mar 2026

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 Principal Legal Counsel – M&A, Securities and Corporate Governance role supports the Diabetes Mini Med business as it prepares for its announced separation from Medtronic. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with deep expertise in mergers and acquisitions and securities law to contribute to the strategic direction of a business undergoing a transformative period.
This position is an exciting opportunity to work with Medtronic's Diabetes business. Medtronic has announced its intention to separate the Diabetes division to promote future growth and innovation within the business and reallocate investments and resources across Medtronic, subject to applicable information and consultation requirements. This separation provides our team with a bold opportunity to unleash our potential, enabling us to operate with greater speed and agility.

As a separate entity, we anticipate leveraging increased investments to drive meaningful innovation and enhance our impact on patient care.
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 our corporate business development team, the legal team, and business stakeholders on business development, securities, corporate governance, and entity management. This role will also support Mini Med's General Counsel in Board secretarial governance and management matters.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Diabetes Mini Med business during a pivotal time in its history. As the business prepares for its separation, the successful candidate will play a critical role in building the legal and governance foundation for a successful, independent company. By working closely with cross-functional leaders and executive management, you will have the opportunity to drive high-impact, transformational projects that support the company’s long-term success.
This is an on-site role that will work at the Northridge, CA or Minneapolis, MN office at least three days per week. Flexibility for hybrid or remote arrangements may be available for exceptional candidates.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
* Leading or supporting all legal aspects of M&A transactions, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation of term sheets and definitive agreements, and closing activities.
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of transaction-related documents, including purchase agreements, investment agreements, joint venture agreements, transition services agreements (TSAs), supply agreements, license agreements, and ancillary documents.
* Advising on regulatory, compliance, antitrust, privacy, and industry-specific issues relevant to transactions in the medical device and healthcare sectors.
* Providing legal guidance during post-closing integration, including IP transfers, supply chain transitions, employee matters, and regulatory approvals.
* Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations relevant to areas of corporate 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.
* 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.
* Participating in shareholder communications and engagement.
* Supporting Treasury department, including financing…