Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide global legal support and advise on complex legal issues. The role involves collaborating with business leaders, managing litigation and regulatory compliance, and utilizing AI tools to enhance legal processes.
Responsibilities
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex commercial legal matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues
- Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters, partnering with external counsel and supporting global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences/diagnostics compliance (e.g., labeling, promotional review, post‑market risks)
- Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics (e.g., anti‑corruption/anti‑bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, third‑party due diligence) in partnership with Compliance
- Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP‑related contract terms, confidentiality, open‑source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, Legal policies, and representation in senior leadership meetings
- Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including use of AI to enhance legal workflows
Skills
- 5+ years as a licensed U.S. attorney (active U.S. Bar membership in good standing) with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house, preferably within life sciences, with global experience a plus
- Excellent academic credentials with the judgment and strategic mindset to advise senior stakeholders and influence decisions in a complex, matrixed environment
- Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and developing others, intentional team building, and driving outcomes through collaboration and accountability
- Substantial deal and negotiation experience, including leading executed transactions such as partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, and research agreements
- Awareness of how AI, governance, and technology enablement connect to team practice, legal exposure, and responsible adoption
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholders, with experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve legal processes, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving AI-enabled workflows
- Ability to travel globally as needed, up to 20% of the time
- Healthcare regulation
- Software Licensing
Benefits
- Bonus/incentive pay
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
- Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles
- Remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home
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