Legal Counsel (m/w/d)

Leica Microsystems; Düsseldorf; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global life sciences company is seeking a Legal Counsel in Düsseldorf, responsible for reviewing and managing contracts, supporting dispute resolution, and guiding marketing teams. The ideal candidate holds a law degree and has several years of experience in contract negotiation. Fluency in English is required, with German as a plus. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to impactful scientific advancements.

Qualifikationen

• Completed a law degree and admitted to the bar in a European country.
• Several years of professional experience in a law firm or an industrial environment.
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating contracts.

Aufgaben

• Review and negotiate transactions and agreements.
• Develop and implement contract management standards and processes.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues and external counsel.

Kenntnisse

Legal sensitivity

Contract drafting and negotiation

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Law degree

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

Bring more to life.

Leica Microsystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, saves lives through groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. We unite customer focus, innovation and teamwork to lead the market in microscopy, imaging and analysis, enabling customers to build a better, healthier world.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate transactions, contracts and agreements, including important co‑operations, distribution, dealer, sales and product service contracts, public tenders, consulting and other service contracts, procurement and license agreements.
• Develop and implement standards and processes for different types of transactions and in the field of contract management including contract templates.
• Collaborate with legal colleagues from other Danaher companies or external counsel.
• Provide guidance and develop guidelines for sales and marketing team and activities, in particular with a focus on the marketing and promotion of medical devices and cooperation with health care providers (HCPs), research and medical institutions.
• Support in dispute resolution, litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Accompany Leica and Danaher in EMEA on mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence to integration.

Qualifications

• You have completed a law degree and are admitted to the bar in a European country.
• You have several years of professional experience in a law firm or in an industrial environment (life science is a plus).
• You are experienced in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• You are characterized by sensitivity in dealing with legal and compliance matters.
• You are fluent in English and ideally fluent in another European language (German is a plus).

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel (20 %) within the EMEA region.

Bonus Experience

• Life Science/Pharma business.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real‑life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology, helping customers solve their most complex challenges and architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.