Corporate Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description Job ID: SEL001861
About Us
Leica Biosystems is a global leader in workflow solutions and automation. As the only company to own the workflow from biopsy to diagnosis, we are uniquely positioned to break down the barriers between each of these steps. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. The company is represented in over 100 countries. It has manufacturing facilities in 9 countries, sales and service organizations in 19 countries, and an international network of dealers. The company is headquartered in Nussloch, Germany. Visit [ Link Removed ] for more information.Leica Biosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening and background/criminal check.Be sure to follow Leica Biosystems on LinkedIn!
Description
Leica Biosystems, a Danaher Corporation group of companies, is seeking a Paralegal for its Buffalo Grove, IL office. Leica Biosystems is a global manufacturer and distributor of cancer diagnostic products with offices throughout the world. Reporting to the Senior Counsel, the Paralegal will support the members of the department’s professional staff with paralegal projects in the areas of general corporate governance, contract administration, and other legal/compliance work or other special projects as assigned. Major Responsibilities

• Corporate Governance: Manage, update and keep organized the company books for all entities, draft consents, designations, Power of Attorneys (POA), resolutions and other corporate documents; coordinate appointment and removal of all corporate officers and directors.
• Contract Administration: A material portion of this position’s work will be devoted to assisting in the legal review of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and other standard forms of contracts (consulting, trade show, hotel, etc.) for our global customer base; maintain contract files, including following up on executed versions of contracts and notifying business unit representatives of impending important contract dates. A strong background in contract drafting and review is a requirement for this position including an understanding of contract document provisions applicable to healthcare contracts.
• Support Corporate functions: Assist and provide support and coordinate efforts to create efficient processes for response to queries from various departments (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.).
• Assist with copying, drafting letters, typing, sending UPS packages, etc.
• Further paralegal type duties to be assigned based ability and experience.

Job Requirements
Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, Skills

Education: High School diploma or GED

Experience/Skills:

• Two or more years of experience as a paralegal which should preferably be in-house for a corporation or a corporate law firm.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external counsel, other legal resources and to interact with senior management. Must demonstrate a high degree of organizational skills and professionalism.
• Strong presentation and written and verbal communication skills; strong project management skills.

Desired Education, Experience, Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, and/or a paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school (or any equivalent combination of related experience, training, and/or education)

Experience/Skills:

Travel:

Language: English

Diversity & Inclusion

At Danaher, we are dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a page—Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority for the company, and it ties deeply to each of our core values. Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Danaher Corporation Overview
Danaher is a global science & technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life worldwide. Our world class brands are leaders in some of the most demanding and attractive industries, including life sciences, medical diagnostics, environmental and applied solutions. Our globally diverse team of 71,000 associates is united by a common culture and operating system, the Danaher Business System, which serves as our competitive advantage. We generated $19.9B in revenue last year. We are ranked #162 on the Fortune 500 and our stock has outperformed the S&P 500 by more than 5,200% over 25 years. At Danaher, you can build a career in a way no other company can duplicate. Our brands allow us to offer dynamic careers across multiple industries. We're innovative, fast-paced, results-oriented, and we win. We need talented people to keep winning. Here you'll learn how DBS is used to shape strategy, focus execution, align our people, and create value for customers and shareholders. Come join our winning team. Danaher is committed to competitive compensation that typically has key components including base salary, variable annual incentive compensation based on personal and company performance, and long-term incentive.