Legal Counsel, Americas

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For over 170 years Leica Microsystems has been a pioneer in developing innovative optical and digital solutions. As a global leader in microscopy and scientific instrumentation we are committed to advancing scientific discovery and improving lives. Our culture is built on customer focus innovation and teamworkvalues that drive our success and shape our future. Leica Microsystems is part of Danaher Corporations Life Sciences platform a group of 15 operating companies working together to accelerate the discovery development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health. We operate using the Danaher Business System (DBS) a proven set of tools and processes that drive continuous improvement innovation and customer satisfaction across all aspects of our business.

The Legal Counsel Americas will serve as a key legal advisor supporting Leica Microsystems operations across the United States Canada Central and South America and the Caribbean. This role provides legal guidance on a wide range of commercial compliance and regulatory matters with a particular focus on Latin America. The Legal Counsel will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies. This position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel Americas and collaborates with Leicas Global Legal and Compliance teams.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including distribution sales agent service confidentiality (NDAs/CDAs/BAAs) consulting vendor supply licensing marketing sponsorship group purchasing organization (GPO) and healthcare professional (HCP) agreements.

Provide legal support for Leicas operations and commercial teams across the U.S. Canada Latin America and the Caribbean helping regional teams navigate local legal and compliance requirements and stay aligned with relevant laws and regulations including healthcare compliance (e.g. Anti-Kickback Statute) FDA regulations anti-corruption (e.g. FCPA) data privacy (e.g. HIPAA GDPR CCPA) and public procurement.

Review and advise on marketing promotional and educational materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws industry codes (e.g. AdvaMed) and internal policiesparticularly in relation to healthcare advertising product claims and interactions with healthcare professionals.

Partner with internal departmentsincluding Sales Marketing Finance HR Commercial Operations and Bids & Contractsto provide practical legal advice that supports business goals mitigates risk and ensures alignment with company policies and international standards.

Support the Senior Legal Counsel and global compliance team by assisting with internal investigations contributing to legal and compliance training (e.g. anti-bribery data privacy competition law) and participating in global legal projects including the development of tools such as contract templates clause libraries and playbooks.

YOUR PROFILE:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar.

Minimum of 3 years of legal experience ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house roles in the medical device pharmaceutical or life sciences sector.

Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.

Familiarity with healthcare compliance laws and regulations including the Anti-Kickback Statute FCPA HIPAA GDPR and CCPA.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Experience supporting international teams and managing cross-border legal matters with strong prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced evolving environment.

A team player with a can-do attitude collaborative mindset and a desire to learn and grow.

Understanding of public tender processes and legal frameworks for selling to government or state institutions.

Spanish or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

High ethical standards sound judgment and a proactive business-oriented mindset.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

Identifies assesses and escalates legal and compliance risks providing clear actionable guidance to management and business stakeholders to support informed decision-making.

Demonstrates strong technical proficiency with solid command of Microsoft Office tools (Excel PowerPoint Word OneNote Teams) and experience using Outlook for email and calendar management.

Communicates and collaborates effectively across all levels of the organizationfrom junior associates to senior executivesusing a service-oriented business-minded approach to legal practice.

Embraces a continuous improvement mindset aligned with the Danaher Business System (DBS) to drive efficiency innovation and operational excellence in legal support.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Leica Microsystems a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs that support life beyond the job. Whether its health care coverage paid time off or retirement planning our programs are designed to add value to our employees lives. This position is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including: Paid time off Medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match

For more information please visit: Danaher Benefits Info

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 other forms of compensation are at the sole discretion of the Company and may be modified at any time consistent with applicable law.

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