Counsel, Product & Advanced Technologies- Remote USA

Lensa; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lensa is seeking a Counsel for Complex Transactions to join Cepheid's Legal Department. This remote role involves negotiating and drafting legal agreements related to software and hardware development in the healthcare sector. Candidates should have a JD degree and substantial experience in legal matters, particularly in the medical diagnostics field. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing the importance of flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in medical diagnostics or healthcare industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex legal contracts.
• Provide legal advice to technology and product teams.
• Stay current on laws and regulations related to AI and healthcare.

Skills

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Compliance

Contract management

Education

JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Counsel, Product & Advanced Technologies- Remote USA

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Danaher Corporation, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission is to develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our teams are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across various settings. As a member of Cepheid Legal and Compliance, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.

Cepheid is proud to work alongside six other Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

As Counsel, Complex Transactions you will partner across all levels of clinical, medical affairs, marketing, finance, business development, and sales teams on negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a broad range of agreements. This position is part of the Cepheid Legal Department and will be remote.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

1. Partner with data transformation, product, and commercial teams on complex legal matters relating to software and hardware development and collaborate with business and subject-matter experts for recommendations on compliant paths forward.
2. Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex legal contracts (including data sharing agreements, collaboration and AI agreements, and customer and vendor agreements) to drive new initiatives with research partners and enterprise customers.
3. Partner with and provide salient legal advice to technology, product, and commercial teams to develop and launch innovative data and digital products and solutions.
4. Develop and improve contractual templates, policies, and procedures related to advanced technology and digital products.
5. Stay current on applicable laws, rules, regulations, regulatory guidance, and industry codes, especially concerning AI, security, healthcare, and medical devices, and share the knowledge across Cepheid Legal and Compliance.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

1. JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing.
2. A minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
3. Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related work experience OR Master’s degree in the field with 3+ years of related work experience.

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

• Transactions or litigation experience in the medical diagnostics or healthcare industry.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of agreements, ranging from data sharing to collaboration, AI, and customer and vendor agreements.
• Experience in advanced technology or software product development, including digital products and AI/ML technologies.

At Cepheid, 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 where you can work from home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided during your interview.

The salary range for this role is $114,700 - $170,000. This is the range we believe is the possible compensation at the time of posting, and it may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The actual amount and availability of bonuses, benefits, or other compensation are at the company's discretion and may be modified.

#Remote

Given the essential duties of this position, the employee must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters), subject to reasonable accommodations and applicable law.

Join our team to accelerate the impact of science and technology. We partner with global customers to solve complex challenges and bring science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Danaher and its companies are committed to equal opportunity employment. We value diversity and are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at [e-mail] for accommodations.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting