Corporate Counsel
About the Company
Bruker Corporation, together with its consolidated subsidiaries (“Bruker”) and its approximately 11,000 employees worldwide, enables scientists and engineers to make breakthrough post-genomic discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high-performance scientific instruments and high-value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels.
About the Role
Bruker’s dynamic Legal team is seeking a Corporate Counsel with law firm training and in-house experience to address general corporate legal issues in a multinational, technology-driven business. This role will report to Bruker’s General Counsel and primarily support the Legal team’s headquarters-based corporate attorneys, with some involvement in global corporate initiatives as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support the Legal, Compliance, and Privacy team, including assisting on general corporate, employment, disputes, and contract matters.
- Collaborate with shared services (e.g., Information Technology, Finance, and Human Resources), business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams across Bruker’s business groups and divisions, providing timely, practical, and business-focused legal analysis and advice.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including non-disclosure, purchase and sales, consulting, collaboration, lease, services, distribution, software licensing, research and development, and separation agreements.
- Review and update contract templates, policies, and procedures to align with current legal standards and evolving business needs.
- Manage customer complaints, contract disputes, and pre-litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
- Support Bruker’s corporate compliance, trade compliance, and privacy programs.
- Assist with mergers and acquisitions, investments, integration, and restructuring activities.
- Lead and participate in special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Law degree (JD) from an accredited US law school.
- Active license to practice law in Massachusetts, or ability to qualify as a registered in-house lawyer with the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers if licensed in another state.
- 4–6 years of applicable law firm and in-house legal experience supporting corporate legal teams, including employment law.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, and be accountable for results.
- Strong analytical skills with sound business judgment and a practical approach to risk mitigation.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal audiences.
- Collaborative with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, able to work effectively across cultures and geographies.
- Highly adaptable, resilient, and able to handle shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to engage actively and maintain a sense of urgency to achieve business goals.
- Teachable, open to feedback, and a good listener.
- Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
- US citizenship or US permanent resident status required.
- Experience with corporate compliance programs and data privacy is a plus.
Pay
The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $78,750.00 and $140,000.00. The base salary will depend on factors such as education, training, experience, geographic location, skills, and travel requirements. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Medical and dental plans
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays