Full-Time

Legal Counsel

Posted on 4/20/2025

Medline

Medline

5,001-10,000 employees

Provider of medical supplies and healthcare solutions

Compensation Overview

$152.9k - $229.3k/yr

+ Bonus + Incentive

Mid, Senior

Northbrook, IL, USA

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Juris Doctor degree.
  • Member of a state bar in good standing.
  • 4 or more years of post-law school experience at a law firm or corporation.
  • At least 1 year of post-law school experience related to environmental regulation or sustainability.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience diagnosing complex regulatory issues and recommending and implementing problem solving strategies to a non-legal audience.
  • Management skills such as prioritizing, organizing and tracking strategies and task-level details of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  • Knowledge of relevant sustainability laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
  • Provide advice and support on regulatory matters related to environmental compliance, value chain due diligence and Medline’s extensive product portfolio.
  • Support the corporate Sustainability team, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and their global counterparts in strategy development, risk analysis and change management, especially relating to integrating global regulatory compliance and reporting priorities into a cohesive corporate strategy.
  • Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including leaders from Sustainability, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Trade Compliance, Government Affairs and other areas of the business to manage risk and ensure global alignment.
  • Support global enterprise risk management processes for Sustainability, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, and other corporate functions as needed.
  • Monitor and interpret changes in the global regulatory environment, advising the company on relevant developments, recommended strategies, and necessary actions.

Medline provides medical supplies and healthcare solutions to various clients, including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies. The company offers a wide range of products such as protective gear, wound care items, diabetes care supplies, and home diagnostics. Medline operates on a business-to-business model, selling directly to healthcare providers and institutions. Its revenue comes from the sale of these medical supplies and equipment, along with value-added services like supply chain management and educational resources. Medline distinguishes itself from competitors through its strong focus on sustainability and resilience, demonstrated by significant investments in domestic supply chain infrastructure. The company's goal is to consistently deliver value and support to its clients, as evidenced by accolades like the Preferred Supplier of the Year award from the University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$500K

Headquarters

Mundelein, Illinois

Founded

1966

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Medline's FDA clearance for REFLEX® HYBRID implants strengthens its position in surgical markets.
  • The Prime Vendor agreement with O'Neill Healthcare expands Medline's reach in senior care.
  • Medline's potential IPO could provide capital for further growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors with advanced technologies may erode Medline's market share.
  • Environmental concerns about Medline's supply chain could impact its reputation.
  • Product recalls, like the REFLEX® HYBRID, could lead to financial and reputational damage.

What makes Medline unique

  • Medline's extensive product catalog covers diverse healthcare needs, from wound care to diagnostics.
  • The company has a robust domestic supply chain infrastructure, enhancing resilience and reliability.
  • Medline's commitment to sustainability is evident in its eco-friendly product lines and operations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 16th, 2025
Medline Announces Fda Clearance For Reflex® Hybrid Nitinol Implants For Foot And Ankle Surgery

Latest launch expands REFLEX® portfolio with additional options to deliver dynamic biplanar compressionNORTHFIELD, Ill., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline UNITE, a leader in the foot and ankle surgery market, announced today it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its latest implant family, the REFLEX® HYBRID Nitinol Implant System

Medline Industries
Mar 27th, 2025
McKnight's recognition underscores Medline's growing impact on senior care industry

Medline Industries also introduced the FitRight(R) Navigator, which gives caregivers visibility on where brief oversizing is happening by providing personalized product and sizing recommendations for each resident.

PR Newswire
Mar 24th, 2025
Medline To Launch Synthetic Ligament Augmentation Implant At Acfas 2025 Annual Scientific Conference

Discover the next generation in tendon and ligament repair, reinforcement, and augmentation of reconstructionsNORTHFIELD, Ill., March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attendees at this year's American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Ariz. will be the first to see Medline UNITE's new Synthetic Ligament Augmentation implant. The intelligently designed solution provides the next generation in tendon and ligament repair

PR Newswire
Mar 19th, 2025
O'Neill Healthcare Awards Prime Vendor Business To Medline

Ohio-based senior living and home health taps into Medline's extensive portfolio after 30-plus years with previous supplierNORTHFIELD, Ill., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced it has entered into a multi-year Prime Vendor distribution agreement with O'Neill Healthcare, a family-owned provider of senior care services in Ohio. Medline will be the primary supplier for O'Neill Healthcare's post-acute care business, spanning six skilled nursing buildings and additional home health, hospice care and home medical equipment (HME) operations

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Medline Awards Distribution Center Of The Year And Safe Awards

Five Awards Given in Each Category for Different Size FacilitiesNORTHFIELD, Ill., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care, announced this week its Distribution Center of the Year and Safety, Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) Award recipients to its top-performing facilities. These awards are given to the top-performing Medline distribution centers in the United States across its four tiers of size, as determined by the sales volume distributed out of each facility. Medline team members who work at these facilities take pride in knowing they are providing the highest-quality consistent, reliable and safe service to the company's healthcare customers