Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Government Investigations

Danaher Corporation

. Lead and manage significant litigation, arbitration, government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters in the United States and internationally .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $260,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in managing complex litigation, government investigations, and regulatory matters while providing strategic legal advice to senior leaders. Proficient in utilizing technology and analytics to enhance legal strategies and improve operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Complex Litigation ManagementGovernment InvestigationsRegulatory ComplianceLegal Strategy DevelopmentJ.D. from Accredited Law School

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Hard Skills

Litigation Risk AssessmentEnforcement Exposure AnalysisSubpoena ManagementCivil Investigative DemandsLegal Advice on DisputesInternal InvestigationsRegulatory InquiriesLegal Trends MonitoringRisk-Based Legal AdviceOutside Counsel Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceLegal Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Life SciencesHealthcareMedical TechnologyHighly Regulated IndustryGlobal Public Company Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage significant litigation, arbitration, government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement matters in the United States and internationally
Provide practical, risk-based legal advice to senior legal and business leaders on complex disputes, investigations, enforcement exposure, and reputational risk
Prepare litigation and enforcement risk assessments independently
Develop, recommend, and execute legal strategies protecting Danaher’s interests and supporting strategic objectives
Manage responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, requests for information, and other government submissions
Represent Danaher in interactions with government enforcement and regulatory authorities or direct outside counsel in those interactions
Direct and oversee outside counsel, experts, and service providers
Use technology, analytics, and artificial intelligence to improve litigation strategy, workflow efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and matter outcomes
Monitor relevant legal trends and developments and promote learning and continuous improvement for the Danaher legal organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 15 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience handling complex litigation, government investigations, internal investigations, and regulatory matters
J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
Experience in a leading law firm, government enforcement agency, prosecutor’s office, or comparable role
25–30% travel
Experience in the life sciences, healthcare, medical technology, or another highly regulated industry is preferred
Prior in-house legal experience at a global public company is a plus but not a requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay eligibility
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities