We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 26 Jan 2026
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A Day in the Life
This newly created Senior Principal Paralegal – 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 a wide variety of corporate governance and securities matters.
This position will report to the Deputy General Counsel, serving as a key paralegal in matters relating to corporate governance, securities law compliance, entity management, public company reporting, Board and committee administration, and corporate transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with in-house counsel, compliance, finance, and external advisors to ensure the company’s corporate records, disclosures, and governance process are accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. This role will also support MiniMed's General Counsel in Board secretarial governance, coordination, and management matters.
Why Join the Diabetes MiniMed Legal Team?
This role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the Diabetes MiniMed 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 role requires on-site work at the Northridge, CA office at least three days per week. Flexibility for hybrid or remote arrangements may be available for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities may include the following andadditionalduties as assigned:
- Maintain corporate books and records, including minute books, resolutions, charters, bylaws, and committee documentation.
- Prepare and coordinateBoard ofDirectorsandcommittee material, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and written consents.
- Manage annual and special meetinglogistics, director and officer elections, and governance calendars.
- Support secretary functions and ensure compliance with corporate governance best practices, as well as serve as the primary paralegal support for the Board of Directors and board committees.
- Assistwith preparation, coordination, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and related disclosures.
- Track insider trading compliance, blackout periods, and pre-clearance processes.
- Monitorsecurities law developments andassistwith compliance documentation and internal controls related to public company obligations.
- Coordinate with outside counsel, auditors, transfer agents, and corporate service providers.
- Maintain contract and compliance tracking systems and support internal reporting obligations.
- Provide paralegal support for corporate transactions, includingfinancings, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and IPO readiness.
- ManageU.S. and globalsubsidiary governance matters including preparing resolutions for subsidiary formation, dissolution, director and officer changes, banking resolutions, delegations of authority, powers of attorney and share register updates.
- Oversight and responsibility for the global subsidiary database (CSCNavigator) forMiniMed’sdomestic and internationalsubsidiaries.
- Responsible for various secretary of state filings related to mergers, divestitures, name changes, qualifications, withdrawals, d/b/a filings and more.
- Support director onboarding, education, and annual governance process, including questionnaires, evaluations, and compliance certifications.
- Maintain director and officer records, including terms, independence determinations, committee assignments, and onboarding/offboarding documentation.
Must Have:Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 10+yearsof experience working with database management systems, subsidiary governance, and corporategroupentity planning (including supportingBoard coordination and management and divestiture transactions);
- or,an advanced degree with 8+ years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience supportingboards andboardcommittees in a public company environmenton corporate governance matters andlogistics.
- Familiarity with resolutions including terminology,formattinglegaldocuments,knowledge and understanding of state corporate laws and federal/state securities laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with healthcare, medicaldevice, life sciences, or other highly regulated industries.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, effectivesupportandidentifyalternative solutions tocomplexproblems.
- Strong workethicand team-oriented approach,withtheability to connect with people and build trust.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellentcommunicationskills(oral and written) andstronginterpersonal skillswiththe ability to workacross departments andexternally;must be proactive in providingsupportto relevant stakeholders.
- Public company or IPO-stage experience.
- Problem-solverwith the abilityto drive resolution in challenging situations.
- Travel may berequiredup to20% to support business and legal needs.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create.We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$127,200.00 - $190,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance,Health Savings Account,Healthcare Flexible Spending Account,Life insurance, Long-term disability leave,Dependent daycare spending account,Tuition assistance/reimbursement, andSimple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees:Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match,Short-term disability,Paid time off,Paid holidays,Employee Stock Purchase Plan,Employee Assistance Program,Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), andCapital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.
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