Senior Legal Counsel

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The Legal Counsel for Beckman Coulter and the Diagnostics companies of Danaher in India is responsible for legal and compliance support.

This position is part of the Danaher Diagnostic Platform, India legal & compliance team and report to the India Country Counsel located in Mumbai and will be onsite position. At Beckman Coulter, our mission is to Relentlessly Reimagine Healthcare, One Diagnosis at a Time.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel with over 12 years of relevant experience in the legal and compliance space, particularly within the medical device industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the complex regulatory landscape in India, the medical device industry, and global compliance standards with experience from working both in the private practice and as in-house counsel in a dynamic environment of transactional engagements and corporate governance.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Advise the commercial leaders of the company on variety of matters ranging from contract management, litigation or dispute management, Risk Management, Compliance programs advancement and trainings, Supporting Manufacturing set-up and cross functional collaborations.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Contract Management -Drafting, negotiation, execution, and enforcement of contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and business objectives. It includes proactively managing risks, ensuring terms align with company policies. The role requires identifying and addressing potential legal issues within agreements and transactions. It also involves providing legal advice on contract interpretation and dispute resolution. Effective contract management supports smooth operations, reduces legal risks, and enhances business relationships.

• Litigation & Dispute Management: Oversee and manage litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations involving the company’s medical device products or operations. Co-ordinate with external counsel where needed.

• Risk Management: Assess, mitigate, and monitor legal and regulatory risks associated with medical devices, including product liability, intellectual property, labeling, and advertising standards. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to proactively manage risk across all functions.
• Compliance Programs advancement & Training: Develop and implement robust compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to local and global medical device laws and code of conduct. Conduct regular training sessions for employees on key compliance areas such as anti-bribery, anti-corruption, healthcare compliance, and product quality standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various internal teams, including finance, marketing, sales, manufacturing and quality assurance, to ensure that all business activities are conducted in compliance with legal requirements.

Compensation is as per the industry standards.

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