Legal Counsel - Procurement

Danaher

14d • $200,000 - $230,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Danaher, our work saves lives. And each of us plays a part. Fueled by our culture of continuous improvement, we turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

Our 63,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique businesses within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference? At Danaher, you can build an incredible career at a leading science and technology company, where we’re committed to hiring and developing from within. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.
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The Legal Counsel - Procurement is responsible for providing strategic and practical legal support to Danaher’s Corporate Procurement department. This role is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts; developing and maintaining contract templates (including Master Service Agreements, SOWs, and Terms & Conditions) and related processes; ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies; helping ensure the function is effectively leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in its processes; and supporting the organization’s sustainability, risk management, and supplier governance initiatives. The ideal candidate is a business-oriented attorney who can balance legal risk with operational needs and help drive procurement excellence across the company.
This position reports to the SVP - Deputy GC, Secretary & Chief Sustainability Officer and is part of the Corporate Procurement Team. The role will be based onsite in Washington, D.C.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB, or equivalent legal degree.
• Licensed to practice law in, and member in good standing of, a U.S. state or territory (waiver into Washington, D.C. bar will be required).
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in commercial contracting (procurement contracting experience preferred), including strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of contract law, procurement processes, and commercial risk allocation.

Nice To Haves

• Sustainability, ESG regulations, or supply chain compliance

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate procurement-related agreements, including MSAs and different types of supplier agreements; develop and maintain contract templates and standard terms; maintain related processes; and provide legal guidance to procurement teams. Effective use of AI tools will be an important element of these responsibilities.
• Provide Corporate Procurement Advisory & Stakeholder Support by acting as the primary legal advisor for the Corporate Procurement department on sourcing strategies, RFPs, and vendor negotiations; and supporting training and education for procurement professionals on key, relevant legal and compliance topics. You will also collaborate closely with a number of functions and business units to further these objectives.
• Compliance, Risk & Policy Initiatives. Ensure vendor arrangements adhere to regulatory requirements; support the development and implementation of procurement standard work, including policies, governance frameworks, and supplier risk assessments. Assist in resolving contract disputes, claims, performance issues, and escalation matters.
• Advance Sustainability & ESG Initiatives by providing legal support for supply chain sustainability programs; supporting the integration of supply chain sustainability into supplier contract management and risk assessment; and monitoring relevant legal developments relating to supply chain transparency, human rights, and similar topics.
• Support initiatives to improve digitalization of contracting processes and create a Procurement Legal Library/Sharepoint site.

Benefits

• Danaher, 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.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree