Senior Counsel

About the Role Senior Counsel will provide global legal support across SCIEX (a Danaher operating company) to help turn ideas into impact while managing legal risk; reporting to the Vice President, General Counsel, and part of the SCIEX Legal & Compliance Team. The role is designated as fully remote with a preference to be within commuting distance of Marlborough, MA. What You'll Do

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex commercial legal matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues.
• Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters, partnering with external counsel and supporting global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences/diagnostics compliance (e.g., labeling, promotional review, post-market risks).
• Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics (e.g., anti-corruption/anti-bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, third-party due diligence) in partnership with Compliance.
• Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP-related contract terms, confidentiality, open-source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, Legal policies, and representation in senior leadership meetings.
• Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including use of AI to enhance legal workflows, and supervise the SCIEX Paralegal. What We're Looking For
• 7+ 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 leadership track record on executed transactions (e.g., partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, research agreements).
• Positive, collaborative “can do” team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple projects, and builds cross-functional relationships; energetic, self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable in a complex global organization.
• Travel up to 20% of the time. Nice to Have
• It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Healthcare regulation, Software Licensing. Compensation & Benefits
• Annual salary range: $185,667 – $204,500. This position is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k); flexible/remote working arrangements available where eligible.
• This is a remote-friendly role; details about remote work arrangements provided during interview.