Senior Legal Counsel

At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.   

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s 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 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. 

It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow.  

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. 

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide global legal support across the organization, identifying and resolving complex legal issues while delivering advice that balances risk management with business objectives. Explore and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve legal output, efficiency, and risk management.  You will partner closely with business leaders and legal colleagues to deliver high-quality legal and compliance support, with a hands-on focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements. The role requires experience working on global or regional teams, a strong global mindset, and cultural sensitivity. A deep understanding of the business and the ability to effectively integrate legal and commercial considerations into practical guidance is essential. 

The position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel. Working directly with business leaders and colleagues in the legal department. This role is based remotely, with a strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

The essential requirements of the job include:

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

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

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

The salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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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