Senior Counsel - Securities and Corporate Governance (Diabetes)
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A Day in the LifeThis 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 securities, corporate governance and corporate transactions, with experience in large law firms as well as in-house counsel roles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with public or private company Boards of Directors, and executive-level management on corporate governance matters.
Strong judgment and ability to provide practical, effective counsel and find alternative solutions to problems.
Strong work ethic and team player with ability to connect with people and build trust.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced environment, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills within and across departments and externally; must be proactive in providing counsel to relevant stakeholders.
A solution-oriented team player, calm under pressure.
Executive Presence - Interpersonal and presentation communication strengths with senior executives.
Time/Project Management: Effectively manage multiple, significant activities and respond to changing priorities with minimum disruption.
Problem Solver: Able to drive problem resolution in challenging situations.
Additional Information:
Travel may be up to 20% to support business and legal needs.
The position is preferred to be based at our Los Angeles, CA headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid or remote work arrangements for excellent candidates.
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 & CompensationMedtronic 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.
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, and Simple 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), and Capital 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
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