Legal Counsel

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Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, Shanghai, CHN
In-Office
Senior level
Healthtech
The Role
The Legal Counsel provides commercial legal support, manages contracts, ensures compliance, advises on corporate governance, and resolves disputes while collaborating with global teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Be part of something altogether life-changing!

Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.

At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise on safety in the workplace or the environment.

What you’ll do

The key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel will at least include the following:

  • Commercial Legal Support
    • Support strategic business initiatives and cross-functional projects.
    • Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
    • Support M&A, joint ventures, localization and other strategic transactions as needed.
  • Contract Management
    • Review and manage contract deviations and approvals through internal systems.
    • Provide guidance on non-standard procurement and confidentiality agreements.
    • Monitor contract review processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Compliance & Training
    • Deliver training on legal policies, compliance topics (e.g., anti-bribery, competition law), and contract approval procedures, etc.
    • Support compliance investigations (when assigned) and due diligence processes for channel partners.
  • Corporate Governance & Dispute Resolution
    • Provide legal support for subsidiary formation, changes, and deregistration.
    • Advice on corporate governance matters.
    • Manage dispute resolution, including litigation and settlements.
  • Others
    • Collaborate with global and Danaher China legal teams to ensure that Cytiva’s local practices are aligned with global standards and also meet the specific requirements of Danaher China.
    • Handle inquiries, external investigations when necessary.
    • Build trusted relationships with business leaders and serve as a proactive partner in strategic decision-making. Partner with business leaders to proactively identify legal risks and provide strategic solutions that enable business growth.

Who you are

  • Bachelor’s degree or above, majoring in Law.
  • Minimum 6-8 years of PQE.
  • Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Experience in a reputable law firm is a must.
  • Prior experience in the life sciences industry is advantageous but not required. Candidates from other regulated industries are also welcome.
  • Open-minded and adaptable to change.
  • Demonstrates a proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take on challenges.
  • A true team player who collaborates effectively across functions and cultures.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Law
  • Minimum 6-8 years of PQE
  • Fluent in English
  • Experience in a reputable law firm
  • Prior experience in life sciences or regulated industries

Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Danaher Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Danaher Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.

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The Company
HQ: Washington , DC
57,802 Employees
Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.

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