Director, Legal

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Requirements

• Manages the legal business matters pertaining to the organization.
• Acts as advisor, or coordinates with external counsel, on legal issues including but not limited to the organization's government and regulatory compliance, data privacy and risk mitigation, intellectual property and patents.
• Prepares documents to support same.
• Reviews legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken.
• Directs internal and external counsel performing litigation on the company’s behalf.
• May, but usually does not, get involved with legal matters handled by outside counsel related to personnel matters.
• Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Benefits

• access to genomics sequencing
• family planning
• health/dental/vision
• retirement benefits
• paid time off