Senior Global Trade & Import Compliance Counsel

Medtronic plc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior Principal Legal Counsel for Global Trade Legal & Compliance (Import) to provide strategic guidance on import and customs compliance across the enterprise. The role collaborates with Global Operations, regional law teams, and business units to address complex regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities include advising on origin marking, valuation, HTS classification, and compliance programs, while supporting investigations and post-incident actions.

Qualifications

• JD from a nationally recognized law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• Minimum 8+ years advising on import laws and customs regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide import and customs compliance guidance to mitigate risk.
• Advise on country of origin, valuation, HTS classification, and trade remedies.
• Support global trade operations and regional/in-house counsel on trade compliance matters.
• Develop and deliver training on global trade compliance requirements.
• Conduct trade-related investigations and audits and support issue resolution.

Skills

Import law expertise

Customs regulations

Trade compliance

Due diligence (M&A)

Export controls

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Medtronic plc is seeking a Senior Principal Legal Counsel for Global Trade Legal & Compliance (Import) to provide strategic guidance on import and customs compliance across the enterprise. The role collaborates with Global Operations, regional law teams, and business units to address complex regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities include advising on origin marking, valuation, HTS classification, and compliance programs, while supporting investigations and post-incident actions.