Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives”
is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer
diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis.
Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow
efficiency and diagnostic confidence.
Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer
diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that
enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse,
global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day.
Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow
Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of
change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s
biggest health challenges.
We are seeking a talented transactional attorney to join the company as
Counsel. This is a remote position with some travel (flexible, 15% or less).
The Counsel will join a lean, inclusive, service-oriented team of attorneys
and legal assistants and, initially, report to the VP, General Counsel. This
is an ideal opportunity for an attorney to move in-house, to join a broad,
often complex and interesting practice with significant opportunities for
personal and professional growth.
This role will work directly with executives and associates at all levels of
the business, participating in leadership meetings and supporting multiple
functions, including: Business Units (product development, product management
and clinical affairs), Commercial (sales and marketing), and Operations
(supply chain, manufacturing, real estate and others).
Major Responsibilities
Serve as the legal department’s primary contact for the Counsel’s clients,
managing a full calendar of diverse meetings and requests
Provide practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of legal
issues and risks
Structure, write and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including complex
agreements for strategic transactions
Partner with specialist attorneys and other professionals on IP, regulatory
and compliance matters
Supervise legal assistants and other associates on standard agreements, such
as NDAs
Manage pre-litigation disputes
Using Danaher Business System (DBS) concepts, work with legal department
colleagues to identify, design and implement continuous process improvement
initiatives, such as initiatives to improve the department’s client service
levels or streamline the department’s template agreements
Required Skills/Experience
JD from an accredited US law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction
3+ years of experience in a large law firm transactional practice, including
experience with complex commercial and corporate transactions
Preferred Skills/Experience
Understanding of IP law and healthcare regulation preferred but not required.
Focus regulatory areas include fraud and abuse (e.g., anti-kickback), FDA for
medical devices, data use and privacy (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and anti-corruption
(e.g., FCPA)
**What we have to offer:** You can check out our benefits at
www.DanaherBenefitsInfo.com
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When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where
80,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an
associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with
guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher
Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.