Corporate Counsel - Discovery Solutions Commercial Americas

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your role: 

As Corporate Counsel in the Life Science legal department, you will act as a valued business partner to various business groups within MilliporeSigma, which offers a broad portfolio of scientific products and tools for customers across academia, pharma, industrial, testing, and diagnostics.  Specifically, you will provide a full range of legal support for the Discovery Solutions Commercial Americas organization, including drafting and negotiating various agreements, providing guidance to business leaders on relevant legal and business matters, reviewing, evaluating, and advising internal clients on business opportunities and process improvements, identifying and mitigating risk, coordinating and leading outside counsel for vital topics, and training colleagues and internal clients on related legal issues and standards. You will also provide support for business development opportunities and other company/department priorities. 

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: JD or equivalent


• Experience as a US-qualified lawyer working at large law firm or multinational corporate legal department, minimum three (3) years preferred


• Curious, self-motivated, and work well both individually and collaboratively as part of a team


• Ability to spot issues and to propose a range of potential solutions within a reasonable risk profile


• Agile team player with a flexible mindset and excellent communication skills


• Business-oriented with pragmatic problem-solving skills


• Curious, and have a strong desire to learn about technology and products

Location: Burlington, MA, USA; Onsite (Hybrid)

Travel: <10%; International and Domestic

Pay range for this position: $158,800.00 - $238,100.00

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!