Legal Counsel, Americas at Danaher Corporation

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Diagnostics, Microscopy, Scientific InstrumentationIndustries

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

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including distribution, sales agent, service, confidentiality (NDAs/CDAs/BAAs), consulting, vendor, supply, licensing, marketing, sponsorship, group purchasing organization (GPO), and healthcare professional (HCP) agreements
Provide legal support for Leica’s operations and commercial teams across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean, helping regional teams navigate local legal and compliance requirements and stay aligned with relevant laws and regulations, including healthcare compliance (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute), FDA regulations, anti-corruption (e.g., FCPA), data privacy (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA), and public procurement
Review and advise on marketing, promotional, and educational materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry codes (e.g., AdvaMed), and internal policies—particularly in relation to healthcare advertising, product claims, and interactions with healthcare professionals
Partner with internal departments—including Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Commercial Operations, and Bids & Contracts—to provide practical legal advice that supports business goals, mitigates risk, and ensures alignment with company policies and international standards
Support the Senior Legal Counsel and global compliance team by assisting with internal investigations, contributing to legal and compliance training (e.g., anti-bribery, data privacy, competition law), and participating in global legal projects, including the development of tools such as contract templates, clause libraries, and playbooks

Skills

Commercial Law

Compliance

Regulatory Law

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Latin America Legal

Corporate Governance

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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