Senior Legal Counsel

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. 

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today:  time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. 

We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. 

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.  

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide global legal support across the organization, identifying and resolving complex legal issues while delivering advice that balances risk management with business objectives. Explore and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve legal output, efficiency, and risk management.  You will partner closely with business leaders and legal colleagues to deliver high-quality legal and compliance support, with a hands-on focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements. The role requires experience working on global or regional teams, a strong global mindset, and cultural sensitivity. A deep understanding of the business and the ability to effectively integrate legal and commercial considerations into practical guidance is essential. 

The position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel. Working directly with business leaders and colleagues in the legal department. This role is based remotely, with a strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex commercial legal matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues.
• Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters, partnering with external counsel and supporting global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences/diagnostics compliance (e.g., labeling, promotional review, post‑market risks).
• Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics (e.g., anti‑corruption/anti‑bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, third‑party due diligence) in partnership with Compliance.
• Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP‑related contract terms, confidentiality, open‑source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, Legal policies, and representation in senior leadership meetings.
• Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including use of AI to enhance legal workflows.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• 5+ years as a licensed U.S. attorney (active U.S. Bar membership in good standing) with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house, preferably within life sciences, with global experience a plus.
• Excellent academic credentials with the judgment and strategic mindset to advise senior stakeholders and influence decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and developing others, intentional team building, and driving outcomes through collaboration and accountability.
• Substantial deal and negotiation experience, including leading executed transactions such as partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, and research agreements.
• Awareness of how AI, governance, and technology enablement connect to team practice, legal exposure, and responsible adoption. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholders, with experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve legal processes, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving AI-enabled workflows.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel globally as needed, up to 20% of the time.

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Healthcare regulation
• Software Licensing

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info. 

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences can provide.

The salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.       

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