Litigation & Investigations Counsel
This position, Litigation & Investigations Counsel, will be responsible for managing a variety of litigation and investigation matters, claims, and disputes on behalf of Medtronic, including complex commercial and product liability, shareholder, employment, trade secret, antitrust, and False Claims Act litigation, as well as responding to government litigation and investigations. Litigation & Investigations Counsel will also direct privileged internal investigations and engage with law enforcement on certain matters. Litigation & Investigations Counsel will develop strategy for successful outcomes and manage litigation and investigations to strategic objectives within budget; hire, supervise, and work closely with outside trial counsel; provide oversight to in-house paralegals; engage in and drive early evaluation and resolution of claims; and provide legal advice and counsel to business units on issues related to risk assessment and litigation risk avoidance. This position will report to the Vice President, Chief Litigation & Investigations Counsel or another management level litigation attorney.
We seek out and hire a diverse workforce at every level: We need fresh ideas and inclusive insights to continue to be an innovative industry leader —that’s why we make it a point to seek out, attract and develop employees who are patient-centric, passionate, and who represent the same wide variety of life experiences as our patients.
Location: MN preferable but open to remote work or other Medtronic location for preferred candidate.
A Day in the Life
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.- Evaluate and supervise litigation and investigations involving various Medtronic operating units, as well as government and internal investigations
- Direct privileged internal investigations involving compliance or regulatory issues
- Hire, supervise and manage outside counsel
- Develop and manage budgets for efficient and effective management of cases
- Achieve resolution of litigation on appropriate and favorable terms
- Provide day-to-day work direction and feedback to paralegal and administrative support personnel
- Consult and collaborate with company strategic business counsel on issues relating to litigation strategy, exposure and risk
- Juris Doctor from nationally recognized Law School
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state
- 8+ years of litigation or investigations experience including 5+ years of complex civil litigation experience
Nice to Have
- A diverse background and set of experiences
- Government litigation and investigations experience
- Experience participating in depositions, mediations, and court proceedings, including trials
- Experience managing collection and production of documents and electronic records in response to legal process
- Experience with direct client contact providing strategic litigation and risk management advice
- Experience dealing with federal and state law enforcement or regulatory agencies
- Integrity and strong ethical center
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and communicate across a complex organization
- Ability to establish credibility and develop strong working relationships with clients
- Capable of inspiring trust and confidence of client groups, including senior management
- Trial attorney experience
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
- Proven ability to litigate as part of a large, multidisciplinary team
- Strong experience and skill with management of e-data and e-discovery issues
- Superior common sense and judgment
- Exceptional advocacy and negotiating skills
- Analytical risk identification, evaluation and management skills
- Flexibility, adaptability, responsiveness and collegiality
- Experience managing or directing, or serving as outside counsel
- Medical background or knowledge
- Experience with complex commercial litigation
- Experience with complex securities litigation
- Experience with complex product liability litigation
- Experience with employment law
About Medtronic
Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.
We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let’s work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients’ lives. Help us shape the future.
Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)
