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Senior Legal Counsel

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
RemoteRemoteLegal$180k–$200k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting and extract relevant content. First, we need to remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove generic statements like "Learn about the Danaher Business System..." maybe keep if it's about role? It's generic but maybe part of About the role? Might be considered fluff but we need to preserve substantive info. The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we keep content that describes role, responsibilities, requirements, etc. Remove EEO statements, disability accommodation contact, etc. We need sections: - About the role: maybe a paragraph summarizing role context. The posting starts with company description, then "As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide global legal support..." That's about role. Could be About the role. - Responsibilities: list of duties: "Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex commercial legal matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues. Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters, partnering with external counsel and supporting global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences/diagnostics compliance (e.g., labeling, promotional review, post‑market risks). Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics (e.g., anti‑corruption/anti‑bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, third‑party due diligence) in partnership with Compliance. Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP‑related contract terms, confidentiality, open‑source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, Legal policies, and representation in senior leadership meetings. Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including use of AI to enhance legal workflows." - Requirements / Qualifications: The posting has "The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include 5+ years as a licensed U.S. attorney (active U.S. Bar membership in good standing) with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house, preferably within life sciences, with global experience a plus. Excellent academic credentials with the judgment and strategic mindset to advise senior stakeholders and influence decisions in a complex, matrixed environment. Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and developing others, intentional team building, and driving outcomes through collaboration and accountability. Substantial deal and negotiation experience, including leading executed transactions such as partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, and research agreements. Awareness of how AI, governance, and technology enablement connect to team practice, legal exposure, and responsible adoption. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholders, with experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve legal processes, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving AI-enabled workflows." Also "Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements Ability to travel globally as needed, up to 20% of the time." That's a requirement. Also "It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Healthcare regulation Software Licensing". That's a plus. Thus we can have a Requirements section (maybe combine with Qualifications). Could separate Qualifications (education, bar membership) and Requirements (experience). But we can just have one Requirements section with bullet list. - Skills: maybe not explicitly listed; but we could infer skills like "AI tools usage", "negotiation", "global mindset", "cultural sensitivity". The posting mentions "strong global mindset, and cultural sensitivity." Also "ability to effectively integrate legal and commercial considerations". Could be Skills. But we need to only include sections when posting has real specific content. There is mention of skills: "strong global mindset, cultural sensitivity", "judgment and strategic mindset", "leadership", "deal and negotiation experience", "AI tools". Might be better to put under Requirements or Qualifications. Since we have limited sections, we could combine into Requirements. - Benefits: posting says "Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Danaher operating company, 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." Also later: "We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees." So we have benefits content. - Pay: "The salary range for this role is $180,000-$200,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay." So we have Pay. - Schedule: maybe remote work arrangement: "This role is based remotely, with a strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN." Also "At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences 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." So schedule/remote work info. Thus we can have sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay, Schedule (or Remote Work). Avoid duplicate. Now we need to output HTML fragment only, with

headings and
  • for lists,

    for prose. We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID. We must remove boilerplate: EEO statements, disability accommodation contact, links, etc. Also remove "Learn about the Danaher Business System..." maybe it's fluff but could be considered part of About the role? It's generic but maybe keep as part of About the role? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So we could incorporate that into About the role paragraph. We need to preserve all substantive information: company description, role description, responsibilities, requirements, benefits, pay, schedule. Let's craft sections. About the role: combine company description and role overview. Paragraph: At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, we know time is the most critical facet in the laboratory today: time to get life-saving therapies to patients faster; reclaiming time by automating tedious manual workflows; and saving time spent addressing erroneous or complex results. We are partners in time and accelerate answers to critical questions through the power of automation. We develop innovations for scientists by scientists, with many of our 3,300+ global colleagues coming from the laboratory. It’s all part of our time-tested approach to bringing meaningful innovations at the speed of life since 1935. And we’re just beginning. Working together, let’s put our time and talents together to advance human health for tomorrow. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide global legal support across the organization, identifying and resolving complex legal issues while delivering advice that balances risk management with business objectives. Explore and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to improve legal output, efficiency, and risk management. You will partner closely with business leaders and legal colleagues to deliver high-quality legal and compliance support, with a hands-on focus on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements. The role requires experience working on global or regional teams, a strong global mindset, and cultural sensitivity. A deep understanding of the business and the ability to effectively integrate legal and commercial considerations into practical guidance is essential. The position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel. Working directly with business leaders and colleagues in the legal department. This role is based remotely, with a strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN. That seems like a lot but it's okay. Now Responsibilities: list bullet points. We need to extract each duty as separate bullet. From the "In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To" list: - Draft, negotiate, and advise on commercial agreements and complex commercial legal matters, including antitrust, bankruptcy, clinical diagnostics, and related issues. - Manage litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters, partnering with external counsel and supporting global product, quality, and regulatory teams on life sciences/diagnostics compliance (e.g., labeling, promotional review, post‑market risks). - Provide practical guidance on global regulatory and compliance topics (e.g., anti‑corruption/anti‑bribery, trade and sanctions, competition/antitrust, third‑party due diligence) in partnership with Compliance. - Support corporate governance, intellectual property, and Legal function leadership, including IP‑related contract terms, confidentiality, open‑source software use, board materials, delegated authorities, Legal policies, and representation in senior leadership meetings. - Develop training, playbooks, and process improvements, including use of AI to enhance legal workflows. Now Requirements: bullet list. From "The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include": - 5+ years as a licensed U.S. attorney (active U.S. Bar membership in good standing) with experience in a nationally recognized law firm and in-house, preferably within life sciences, with global experience a plus. - Excellent academic credentials with the judgment and strategic mindset to advise senior stakeholders and influence decisions in a complex, matrixed environment. - Demonstrated leadership through mentoring and developing others, intentional team building, and driving outcomes through collaboration and accountability. - Substantial deal and negotiation experience, including leading executed transactions such as partnerships, collaborations, licensing, M&A, and research agreements. - Awareness of how AI, governance, and technology enablement connect to team practice, legal exposure, and responsible adoption. - Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and stakeholders, with experience leveraging AI tools and technologies to improve legal processes, increase efficiency, and adapt to evolving AI-enabled workflows. - Ability to travel globally as needed, up to 20% of the time. - (Plus) Previous experience in healthcare regulation and software licensing is a plus. We could separate plus as separate bullet. Now Benefits: bullet list. - Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs including health care programs and paid time off. - Package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. We could combine. Now Pay: paragraph. - Salary range: $180,000-$200,000, eligible for bonus/incentive pay. Now Schedule/Remote Work: paragraph. - Role is based remotely, with strong preference for candidates located in Indianapolis, IN. - Eligible for remote work arrangement; can work remotely from home. - Flexible, remote working arrangements recognized. Now we need to output HTML fragment. We must not include any markdown fences. We'll output something like:

    About the role

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    Responsibilities

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    Requirements

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    Benefits

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    • ...

    Pay

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    Schedule

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    Make sure no empty sections. Now we need to ensure we didn't include any boilerplate like EEO, disability accommodation, etc. We removed those. Check for duplicated lines: we have not repeated. Now let's craft the About the role paragraph. It may be long but okay. We need to ensure we didn't include any fluff like "Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible." That's okay as it's part of role description. Now produce final HTML.

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