Description

This position can be based in Durham, NC or Salt Lake City, UT and offers a hybrid schedule (50% onsite, 50% remote) with an every-other-Friday-off schedule (9/8/80). 

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Global Center of Excellence for Litigation. This role will support global litigation, investigations, and enforcement matters, working closely with regional legal teams and business leaders to manage disputes, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, strategic problem-solving skills, and the ability to balance risk while supporting business objectives.

Primary Duties
Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage commercial litigation, product liability disputes, and pre-litigation matters globally.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies in collaboration with regional legal teams and external counsel.
• Oversee discovery, document preservation, legal holds, and eDiscovery processes.
• Support settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution efforts.

Investigations & Risk Mitigation

• Conduct and support internal workplace investigations in coordination with compliance and HR.
• Assist in managing government investigations, enforcement actions, and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide risk assessments and strategic legal guidance to prevent disputes.
• Partner with business teams to improve contract terms and mitigate litigation risks.

Legal Operations & Budget Management

• Help manage litigation budgets, outside counsel spend, and case tracking.
• Implement technology solutions to enhance litigation efficiency.
• Develop workflows and best practices for managing global disputes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with regional litigation counsel, compliance, IP, HR, and business units.
• Support training initiatives to improve risk awareness and litigation preparedness.
• Liaise with regulators, enforcement agencies, and external legal teams as needed.
• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) is required, along with admission to the bar in a U.S. state.
• 7+ years of litigation experience, preferably in a corporate in-house role or top-tier law firm.
  • Experience in commercial litigation, government investigations, or regulatory enforcement.

Preferred Education, Training and Experience

• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or a highly regulated industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
• Understand complex information and interpret it accurately, often requiring critical thinking and analysis to grasp the full picture.
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment by managing tasks, multitasking, and adapting quickly to maintain productivity.
• Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues.
• Ability to work cross-functionally allowing for better collaboration and communication when working across teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations in a timely and bold manner.
• Skilled in MS Office tools to include but not limited to Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
  • Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance.
• Familiarity with eDiscovery processes, risk assessments, and alternative dispute resolution.

Domestic travel required: 10% International travel required: 5%

• A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
• Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance 
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match. 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Wellness Programs 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Commuter Benefits 
• Various voluntary benefit offerings 
• Discount programs 
• Parental leaves 

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