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    Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary - Santa Clara, United States - Agilent Technologies, Inc.

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    Job Description


    Overview:


    Reporting to President and CEO and overseeing a global team of 130, including 50 attorneys and other professionals (7 direct reports), the CLO will function as a critical, strategic, and trusted advisor to the C-Suite, Board of Directors, and business executives in assessing legal, compliance and related risks and overseeing all legal functions of the Company.


    Experience:


    15+ years of relevant legal experience, including top law firm training, with desired experience in life sciences, medical device, and/or diagnostics sectors.

    Prior corporate governance experience as the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded, multinational, and matrixed company is strongly preferred.


    Location:
    Santa Clara, CA


    Flexible Workplace program available:
    3 days in the office; 2 days remote.

    Relocation:
    Yes. This is a global search.

    Bar:
    Candidate must be admitted to a US state bar. Non-California bar members must be qualified to practice law in California as registered in-house counsel.

    Key Responsibilities


    • Adept at being a manager of managers of Agilent's large and talented legal department.
    • Establish credibility and presence as a business partner to a talented team of executives, many of whom have longevity and tenure.
    • Work with the legal team to assess legal risk in existing products/markets as well as new product development and market and geographic expansion.
    • Interface with a public company Board of Directors including advising on corporate governance.
    • Advise the CEO and Board of Directors on public company securities compliance.
    • Oversee and advise on maintaining legal compliance with laws and regulations where Agilent operates, including as they relate to medical/healthcare compliance.
    • Advise on and participate in the management of regulatory and governmental relationships that impact Agilent's global businesses.
    • Oversee and advise on all corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.
    • Work collaboratively with related functions in the Agilent organization such as Finance, Internal Audit, HR, Quality & Regulatory, Order Fulfillment and Supply Chain, to effectively manage all legal, compliance and related risks in the best interests of the company.
    • Help the business manage the commercial relationships of the Agilent business including relationships with key business partners, processors, and outsourcers including writing, negotiating, and managing contracts.
    • Maintain and develop a portfolio of IP assets including patents, trademarks, domain names and in-licensed technology.
    • Manage a global portfolio of litigation.
    • Develop, implement, and manage legal budget, including selection of and management of outside counsel and other service providers.
    Qualifications


    • J.D. with top academic credentials and admission to a US state bar. Non-California bar members must be qualified to practice law in California as registered in-house counsel.
    • 15+ years of broad and relevant legal experience, including top law training, with desired experience in life sciences, medical device, and/or diagnostics sectors.
    • Prior corporate governance experience as the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer of a publicly traded company is strongly preferred.
    • Experience leading the legal function of a mid-size or large multinational company.
    • Prior experience advising on mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
    • Global experience with proven success in handling complex international issues.
    • Prior experience working in a highly regulated environment and managing/working with international regulators to achieve business objectives, especially in the life sciences, medical device and/or diagnostics area.
    • Demonstrated strong team leadership, career development and motivational skills.
    • Demonstrated success building and growing legal talent.
    • Track record of success in providing effective, practical advice in the context of business objectives and executing in a fast-moving culture.
    • Willingness to provide risk-positive legal advice while appropriately protecting the company.
    • Ability to effectively represent the company externally with regulators, business partners and service providers.
    Key Attributes


    • Ability to think beyond the immediate situation. Show complex analytical and conceptual thinking abilities that connect the dots to identify disparate trends.
    • Ability to cultivate a climate for innovative ideas to thrive. Welcome new thinking and encourage experimentation to build a tolerance for learning and mistakes.
    • Proven ability to take ownership for results, expect excellent performance and challenge mediocrity. Use metrics and data to measure progress and inform better decision making.
    • Experience providing visible, proactive leadership to inspire and mobilize the organization.
    • Ability to recognize unconscious biases and work to eliminate them to drive more inclusive behaviors.
    • Experience creating a diverse team and culture that attracts and retains top talent.
    • Exhibit self-awareness, resilience, and agility. Lead with confidence and display composure. Work with a sense of calmness and purpose.
    • Hold yourself accountable to the highest standards as a representative of the company.
    • Demonstrate assertiveness, persuasiveness, and compassion; galvanize, influence, and inspire stakeholders and others.
    • Possess a developmental mindset and a plan to continue your own personal growth as a leader.
    • Foster The One Agilent Way: cultivate an enterprise mindset and keep what is best for the organization front and center. Work effectively with peers to achieve solutions that are greater than the sum of separate efforts.

    Embody Agilent's core values:

    • Uncompromising Integrity: Adhere to the highest standards.
    • Trust: Invest in authentic relationships.
    • Respect: Treat others as they want to be treated.
    • Teamwork: Act as one team.
    • Focus: Prioritize what matters most to Agilent.
    • Accountability: Empower ownership of our work and results.
    • Speaking up: Communicate with candor and listen closely.
    • Innovation: Seek better solutions in all we do.
    You may be required to complete additional documents to be considered for this position.

    Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.

    Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email or contact

    For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit

    Travel Required

    10% of the Time

    Schedule


    Schedule:
    Full time

    Shift

    Day

    Duration

    No End Date

    Job Function

    Legal


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