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The Senior Legal Counsel for Danaher in India is a strategic business partner providing legal and compliance support. This role requires strong commercial judgment, the ability to balance risk and growth, and a highly collaborative team and business mindset. This position is part of the Danaher India legal & compliance team and report to the Regional General Counsel, India located in Bangalore and will be onsite position.
We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel with 10 - 12 years of relevant experience in the legal and compliance space, particularly within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the complexities of working in a matrixed multinational legal function and experience with regulatory landscape in India, the life sciences industry and health care sector, and global compliance standards. Experience from working both in private practice and as in-house counsel in a dynamic environment of transactional engagements and corporate governance is highly favored.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Advise the commercial leaders of the company on variety of matters ranging from contract management, advisory, dispute management, and other risk management activities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Contract Management -Drafting, negotiation, execution, and enforcement of contracts to ensure compliance with legal standards and business objectives. It includes proactively managing risks, ensuring terms align with company policies. The role requires identifying and addressing potential legal issues within agreements and transactions. It also involves providing legal advice on contract interpretation and dispute resolution. Effective contract management supports smooth operations, reduces legal risks, and enhances business relationships.
- Dispute Management: Oversee and manage disputes involving the company’s products or operations. Co-ordinate with external counsel where needed.
- Risk Management: Assess, mitigate, and monitor legal and regulatory risks associated with the company’s products or operations. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to proactively manage risk across all functions.
- Compliance Programs advancement & Training: Conduct regular training sessions for employees on key compliance areas such as anti-bribery, anti-corruption, healthcare compliance, and product quality standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various internal teams, including finance, marketing, sales, manufacturing and quality assurance, to ensure that all business activities are conducted in compliance with legal requirements.
The salary range for this role is competitive for similar roles in the industry considering the relevant years of experience. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay
Qualification requirements: LL. B / LL.M
Location: Bengaluru
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Skills Required
- 10 - 12 years of relevant experience in legal and compliance
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical and life sciences industry regulations
- Experience in private practice and as in-house counsel
- LL. B / LL.M
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