Legal Operations Specialist

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. 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 in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Daily, over one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Operations Specialist who brings in‑depth knowledge and experience in litigation support and legal operations. After comprehensive onboarding and training, this role requires an individual who works independently with limited guidance, solves complex operational and process problems, and serves as a resource to colleagues with less experience. The specialist will support the efficiency and effectiveness of our legal team through litigation administration, legal technology management, and operational process improvement, working closely with colleagues both inside and outside the legal team across the globe.

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel and is a remote role; preference will be given to candidates located within reasonable proximity to Chaska, Minnesota, or Brea, California
, to support occasional in‑person collaboration.

• Coordinate, track, and manage complex document and information collection and production for subpoenas, discovery requests, and regulatory inquiries, litigation accruals, litigation holds, case files, and matter management activities with a high degree of independence, and outside counsel invoices and legal spend.
• Administer and enhance the Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system, including system maintenance, troubleshooting, and serving as a go‑to resource for internal users.
• Manage our Enterprise Risk Management Program, including collecting and organizing input from risk owners and preparing for discussions around risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead department‑wide project management, including tracking strategic initiatives, deadlines, deliverables, and DBS‑aligned process improvements, and identify and implement solutions to complex operational challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide general operational support to the legal department as needed and act as a partner to attorneys, business partners, and cross‑functional stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or legal operations certification is a plus.
• 5+ years of litigation support, paralegal work, or legal operations experience (in‑house or law firm).
• Demonstrated expertise with document collection, subpoena responses, and discovery coordination.

• Background in the life sciences, diagnostics, or healthcare industry.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to your life, including health care, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. The company also recognizes the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and is committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement.

Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team.

The annual salary range for this role is $85,000-$115,000
. This range may be modified in the future. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

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. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: 1‑202‑419‑7762 or