Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel

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...to improve the lives of others.

Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory.

...to build a promising future. 

We currently have a great opportunity available for a Sr. Manager, Legal Counsel position. Healthcare attorney responsible for providing strategic legal counseling, drafting agreements, and handling legal projects to help drive Sysmex’s class-leading in-vitro diagnostics medical device business. Seeking a pragmatic in-house counsel and collaborative team player that will embrace Sysmex values and policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal advice and guidance on complex issues relating to Sysmex's healthcare diagnostics business.
2. Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements on behalf of the company.
3. Additional responsibilities may include legal support for employment claims, litigation, compliance, information security, and privacy.
4. Build a thorough understanding of the Sysmex business, its people, products, markets, facilities, customers and competitors, and utilize that knowledge in providing counsel to internal clients.
5. Establish a strong rapport and working relationship with management and staff at all levels to continue fostering the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
6. Proactively review, analyze and remain current on a broad range of federal and local legal matters, and disseminate information appropriately across the organization in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
7. Coach and supervise paralegal and support staff on individual projects.
8. Manage outside counsel as appropriate.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Percentage of Travel: <10%

Sysmex is proud to be an EEO/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.