AI Counsel

Danaher; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Danaher is seeking an AI Counsel to serve as the strategic legal advisor for artificial intelligence initiatives across the organization, balancing regulatory risk with business needs. The role partners with product, engineering, data science, and privacy teams to embed compliance into AI design, deployment and governance.

The ideal candidate holds a JD and bar admission, with strong drafting skills and experience in technology contracting, AI/privacy law, and governance.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent legal degree
• Bar licensed in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction
• Experience with technology contracting and working with technical teams
• Substantial familiarity with AI and privacy laws and governance; IAPP AI/privacy cert preferred
• Strong drafting skills with practical, business-focused legal advice

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead legal advisor on AI, addressing regulations, privacy, healthcare, technology and IP considerations.
• Partner with product/engineering/privacy teams to embed legal/compliance in AI design and governance.
• Lead privacy and data governance for AI initiatives, including DPIAs and cross-border data transfers.
• Provide legal support for AI contracting and vendor management, develop templates, assess third-party AI risks.
• Oversee AI Governance program, support risk assessments and align with Enterprise Data Strategy for responsible AI adoption

Skills

Legal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Drafting skills

Regulatory compliance

AI/privacy knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Licensed to practice law

Job description

Bring more to life.

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our 60,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The AI Counsel will serve as a subject matter expert and strategic legal advisor on artificial intelligence and related technologies across Danaher, serving as a bridge between legal, technical teams, and business leadership on AI-related matters.

This role combines regulatory, data use, contracting, and governance support responsibilities in connection with the deployment of AI solutions across the Danaher organization. The role will partner with business functions and other members of Danaher’s Legal and Compliance Team to provide timely, business-oriented legal services in support of AI initiatives across Danaher, balancing legal risk with operational needs.

This position reports to the Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and Secretary. There is a preference for candidates who can work on-site in Washington, DC. While this req is posted as on-site in the US, applications from qualified candidates in other US locations will be considered equally.

In This Role You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Serve as Danaher’s lead legal advisor on AI, providing guidance on AI regulations, privacy, healthcare, technology, and intellectual property considerations while identifying and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Partner with product, engineering, data science, and privacy teams to embed legal, privacy, and compliance requirements into the design, development, deployment, and governance of AI systems.
• Lead privacy and data governance support for AI initiatives, including privacy-by-design, data sharing, cross-border data transfers, DPIAs, Records of Processing Activity, and risks related to data pooling, secondary use, and automated decision-making.
• Provide legal support for AI-related contracting and vendor management, including AI platforms, SaaS solutions, data licensing, and data-sharing agreements; develop standard templates and evaluate third-party AI risks and compliance obligations.
• Serve as legal counsel for Danaher’s AI Governance program, overseeing AI risk assessments, supporting executive reviews and approval processes, and partnering with Enterprise Data Strategy leadership to ensure responsible and compliant AI adoption.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent legal degree; Minimum of 8 years of legal experience
• Licensed member of the bar in good standing in the relevant jurisdiction
• Experience with technology contracting and legal/regulatory compliance, including working directly with technical teams
• Substantial familiarity with AI and privacy laws and regulation, risk management and governance; experience advising on such matters preferred. IAPP AI and privacy certification, or equivalent, obtained or in progress preferred
• Strong drafting skills and keen attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements

• 10-25% travel for meetings and conferences

Danaher 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 Danaher, 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 Danaher can provide.

The salary range for this role is $200,000-$230,000. 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. 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.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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