Senior Counsel

Do you want to help advance scientific discovery, improving quality of life around the world? We do, too.

Molecular Devices has the opportunity to be the innovation partner that empowers scientists to fast-track research breakthroughs, leading to earlier diagnoses and safer drug treatments. We’re a leading life science solutions provider of high-performance bioanalytical measurement systems, software, and consumables. With Molecular Devices, you’ll grow your career with best-in-class teams in a culture of collaboration.

Molecular Devices is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

Do you want to work in Legal? Do you enjoy providing both strategic and tactical solutions-oriented legal services?

We are currently seeking a Senior Counsel who will join an inclusive, service-oriented, legal and compliance team supporting Molecular Devices and Phenomenex’s business.  This position will report to the General Counsel of Molecular Devices and Phenomenex. The Senior Counsel also will support matters for other Danaher operating companies in the Life Sciences Innovation Group.

This is a broad and often complex role spanning multiple legal disciplines and operating in a global environment.  This role works directly with associates at all levels of the business, from individual contributors to senior leadership, in many different functional areas, including:

• Business Units (product development, product management, etc.)

• Commercial (sales and marketing)

• Operations (supply chain, manufacturing, EH&S, real estate, etc.)

• Compliance and Enablement (QARA/MAPPS, etc.)

What we’ll get you doing:

• Be a person of influence at the company, serving as one of the legal and compliance team’s primary contacts globally.

• Provide practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of complex legal issues and risks, and then write and negotiate agreements addressing those issues and risks.

• Partner with specialist attorneys and other professionals on IP, employment, regulatory, compliance, M&A, joint venture/strategic partnership, and other matters.

• Manage disputes, including litigations.

• Use Danaher Business System (DBS) tools, to help the legal and compliance team identify, design and implement continuous process improvement initiatives, such as initiatives to improve the team’s client service levels or streamline the its template agreements.

The essential requirements of the role include:

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience as an in-house counsel or a combination of law firm practice and in-house experience.

• Ability to manage a global client base and calendar with the ability to balance numerous matters and prioritize effectively as business needs dictate.

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with associates at all levels of the company, from most junior to most senior, employing a service-oriented, business-minded approach to the practice of law.

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

• Identifying gaps in processes, implementing process improvement, and crafting standard work

• Drafting and implementing policies and procedures

The salary range OR the hourly range for this role is $200,000-$210,000. 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. 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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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. 

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