Senior Counsel

Danaher Corporation

Senior Counsel at Leica Biosystems providing legal guidance for business strategy and operations. Engage in legal matters including commercial, corporate transactions, and compliance in a dynamic environment.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $210,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complex commercial and corporate transactions, with a strong focus on legal advisory and dispute management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and implement process improvements using Danaher Business System tools.

Highest-signal resume keywords

JD From An Accredited U.S. Law SchoolActive Bar Membership In Good Standing6+ Years Experience With Complex Commercial Transactions3+ Years Experience In Large Law Firm Transactional PracticeExcellent Writing And Contract Drafting Skills

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Hard Skills

Complex Commercial TransactionsCorporate TransactionsContract DraftingDispute ManagementLitigation Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsLeadershipInfluence

Tools & Technologies

Danaher Business System

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Legal Subject Matter ExpertStrategic AdvisorCross-Functional ProjectsProcess Improvement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enable your business units’ strategy and operations by providing practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of complex legal issues
Be a leader and person of influence at the company
Serve as a legal subject matter expert and strategic advisor on cross-functional projects
Partner with specialist attorneys and other professionals
Manage commercial and other disputes, including litigations
Using Danaher Business System tools, help the legal and compliance team identify, design and implement continuous process improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD from an accredited U.S. law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
6+ years of experience with complex commercial and corporate transactions
3+ years of experience in a large law firm transactional practice
Excellent writing and contract drafting skills
Excellent communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k) to eligible employees
Health care program