Staff Attorney

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented lawyer to join our legal team. This role is based in Brazil and may work remotely, with alignment to our São Paulo, Brazil office as needed. The Staff Attorney will primarily support US-based contracting and legal workflows and will report to a US-based attorney. This role will primarily focus on contract drafting, review, and negotiation, supporting the legal department across various contracting activities. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer to gain hands-on experience managing contract workflows, working closely with senior attorneys and business stakeholders, and helping with continuous improvement of legal processes.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), consulting (including agreements with healthcare professionals), services and vendor agreements.
• Support senior attorneys with contract preparation, negotiation, and execution across multiple business functions.
• Manage contract lifecycle processes, including tracking deadlines and maintaining contract databases.  
• Maintain and update contract templates and playbooks.
• Assist with legal projects and process improvement initiatives.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Law and active registration with the Brazilian Bar Association.
• Multiple years of experience in contract law (in-house or law firm).
• Fluent in Portuguese and English; proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel on occasion to visit company sites – 5%

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management systems.
• Background in life sciences, diagnostics, or healthcare.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics 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. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics can provide.

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.