Legal Counsel, Japan at Danaher Corporation

Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

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Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Filtration, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

10 years’ post qualification working experiences in Japan
Prior in-house experience at a multinational corporation
Lawyer qualifications in Japan
Native level in Japanese and business level in English
Ability to travel – Approximately one to two times a year

Responsibilities

Provide front-line legal counsel for commercial contracts, procurement, and sales agreements, ensuring efficient legal service delivery and compliance with local processes
Advise on commercial risks, manage disputes and litigation, and support intellectual property protection initiatives
Lead compliance activities, including data privacy, investigations, and training on key policies and procedures
Deliver targeted legal and compliance training, support due diligence efforts, and contribute to legal operations and strategic procurement practices
Assist in managing claims and litigation matters, improving processes through standard templates and tools, and coordinating with external counsel in Japan and Korea
Provide commercial legal support across business units, the manufacturing site, and all functions in Japan
Actively participate in company projects, offering critical insights through independent legal analysis
Handle employment and contract-related disputes, including judicial proceedings
Oversee compliance activities—particularly data privacy—ensuring alignment with corporate policies and local regulations
Serve as a key contact for compliance matters in the region

Skills

Commercial Law

Contract Negotiation

Employment Law

Dispute Resolution

Judicial Proceedings

Data Privacy

Compliance

Japanese Law

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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