Legal Counsel, Americas at Danaher Corporation

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Danaher Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
  • Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house roles in the medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance laws and regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, FCPA, HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Experience supporting international teams and managing cross-border legal matters, with strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • A team player with a “can-do” attitude, collaborative mindset, and a desire to learn and grow
  • Understanding of public tender processes and legal frameworks for selling to government or state institutions
  • Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus
  • High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a proactive, business-oriented mindset
  • Strong technical proficiency, with solid command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Teams) and experience using Outlook for email and calendar management

Responsibilities

  • Providing comprehensive legal support, including drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Supporting operations across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean
  • Identifying, assessing, and escalating legal and compliance risks, providing clear, actionable guidance to management and business stakeholders to support informed decision-making
  • Communicating and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization—from junior associates to senior executives—using a service-oriented, business-minded approach to legal practice
  • Embracing a continuous improvement mindset, aligned with the Danaher Business System (DBS), to drive efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence in legal support

Skills

Contract Drafting
Contract Negotiation
Healthcare Regulations
Regulatory Compliance
Commercial Contracts
Legal Risk Assessment

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters
1969Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.
Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.
Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.
The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.
Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.
Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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