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Danaher Corporation

Senior Legal Counsel, LMS Americas

Danaher Corporation, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254


Danaher Corporation Senior Legal Counsel, LMS Americas in Waltham, Massachusetts

For over 170 years, Leica Microsystems has helped shape the future by developing groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. As a global leader, we’re driven by continuous improvement to excite our customers and to create the best work environment for our people.The Senior Legal Counsel, Americas will be the lead legal advisor for the Leica business operations in the US, Canada, Central and South America and Caribbean (LMS Americas). The successful candidate will oversee, manage and develop the Legal function located in and supporting LMS Americas and will work closely with the LMS Americas commercial and operations leadership teams.The Senior Legal Counsel, Americas will be responsible to:Negotiate, develop strategy for, and draft commercial transactions, contracts, and other legal arrangements including key collaboration agreements, distribution, dealer and sales transactions, public tenders.Support governance activities of legal entities across the region and partner with Regional leadership to drive compliant business practices in the sale and marketing of medical devices and research products.Develop appropriate approaches to dispute resolution, lawsuits, and arbitrations; manage litigation and government investigations with the support of local/external counsel.Conduct internal, inclusive of Compliance investigations in the Americas and support Legal, Compliance, HR or other colleagues in conducting investigations.Assist Leica and Danaher with mergers & acquisitions in the Americas, from due diligence to documentation and integration.The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:At least 8 years of experience working at both a reputable law firm and in-house in the Health Care sector, preferably in a multinational Medical Devices or Pharma company.Business minded with excellent written and verbal communication skills.A team player who can command respect and influence business leaders across a wide spectrum of experience.Experience in Health Care Compliance, including with anti-corruption programs and Data Privacy.High integrity and ethics in all dealings.The salary range for this role is $160,000-$180,000. This is the range that we believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.At Danaher, we are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

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