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Legal Counsel

Danaher

Job Location:

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 6 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Counsel Posting:

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

AtBeckmanCoulter Life Sciences one ofDanahers15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. Andby harnessingDanahers 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 3300 global colleagues coming from the laboratory.

Its all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And were just beginning. Working together lets put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.

Learn about theDanaher Business Systemwhich makes everything possible.

TheLegal Counselis responsible for providing strategic tactical and solutions-oriented legal support to Beckman Coulter Life Sciences global businesses with a focus on commercial operations and driving growth. This role partners closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact legal and compliance guidance ensuring alignment between legal risk and business objectives. The Legal Counsel will draft review and negotiate a broad range of agreements while supporting commercial initiatives across regions. This individual will develop a strong understanding of the business operate with a global mindset and demonstrate cultural sensitivity when working across international teams. The role requires balancing complex legal considerations with practical business solutions to enable informed decision-making and continued growth.

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is part of the Legal role is remote but our ideal candidate would be located within commutable distance to our office in Indianapolis IN.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

Lead the review drafting and negotiation of complex global commercial agreements across key areas such as sales procurement distribution SaaS licensing and joint development.
Provide pragmatic legal counsel to business teams on commercial matters compliance and data privacy balancing legal risk with businessobjectives.
Drive legal operations excellence by enhancing processesmaintainingglobal contract templates and standardizing policies and procedures.
Support enterprise priorities including M&A and cross-functional initiatives while partnering closely with IP regulatory compliance and privacy teams and contributing to litigation or regulatory matters as needed.
Build strong partnerships across Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and the broader Danaher legal network leading initiatives and fostering continuous improvement.

The essential requirements of the job include:

3 years as a licensed U.S. attorney with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house (life sciences preferred); global experience a plus.
Excellent academic credentials and active U.S. Bar membership in good standing.
Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking including mentoring/developing others and thoughtful team building.
Substantial deal and negotiation experience with a leadershiptrack recordon executed transactions (e.g. partnerships collaborations licensing M&A research agreements).
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 alsopossesspreviousexperience in:

Healthcare regulation
Software Licensing

Beckman Coulter Life Sciencesa Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits atDanaher 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 about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility andchallengethat working for Beckman Coulter Life Sciences can provide.

The salary range for this role is $120000-$150000.This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range ofpossible compensationfor this role at the time of this may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range may bemodifiedin the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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

Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows 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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