Legal Counsel

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.