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
Medtronic is at the forefront of innovation in the medical device industry, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and enhancing healthcare worldwide. Our commitment to quality and excellence is reflected not only in our products but also in the caliber of our people. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where our team can thrive and contribute to meaningful cases and advancements in medical technology.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IP Litigation Counsel to join our esteemed legal team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing a variety of IP litigation matters, claims, and disputes on behalf of Medtronic. The IP Litigation Counsel will develop strategy for successful outcomes and manage litigation 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; assess IP and legal risks; and provide legal advice and counsel to business units. This position reports to the Head of IP Litigation.
This position will reside in one of our US Medtronic office locations and work per the hybrid guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Direct and manage high-stakes intellectual property litigation for various business units at Medtronic, including matters relating to patent, trademark, trade secret, and other IP disputes.
- Formulate and implement innovative litigation strategies that align with Medtronic’s business goals and protect its valuable IP assets.
- Hire, supervise, and manage outside counsel nationwide.
- Develop and manage budgets for efficient and effective management of cases.
- Define strategy to achieve expected outcomes within agreed budgets and timelines.
- Provide day-to-day work direction and feedback to paralegal and administrative support personnel.
- Consult and collaborate with company business counsel on issues relating to litigation exposure and risk.
- Up to 25% travel.
MUST HAVE: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- JD from a nationally recognized law school.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia.
- 8+ years of IP litigation experience in a law firm or in-house role.
NICE TO HAVE
- Direct courtroom experience in IP cases, including Markman hearings, dispositive motions, depositions, mediations, and trials.
- Experience with direct client contact providing strategic litigation and risk management advice.
- Technical background (science/engineering).
- USPTO Registration.
- Previous in-house experience.
- Previous experience in the medical device field.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical and legal subject matter to a wide range of audiences.
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.
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): $190,400.00 - $285,600.00. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.
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 90,000+ 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.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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