Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for its International Strategy and Commercial Business, based in London. You will act as a trusted legal partner on complex, high-impact matters across markets outside the United States, working closely with business leaders and legal colleagues on commercial brands, launch strategy, partnerships, alliance management and strategic initiatives. The role is hybrid and offers flexible working options where possible.

Key responsibilities

• Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice on complex commercial and strategic matters across the International Business.
• Partner with business leaders on commercial brands, launch strategies, lifecycle management and market access initiatives.
• Advise on commercial partnerships and alliances, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
• Assess legal and enterprise risks and develop practical solutions that support business objectives while safeguarding Novartis.
• Collaborate across Legal, Ethics, Risk and Compliance, Regulatory, Medical, Finance, Privacy and other functions.
• Support disputes, investigations, contractual issues and potential litigation relating to commercial brands and partnerships.
• Drive effective legal ways of working through knowledge sharing, technology, collaboration and mentoring.

Required profile

• Law degree with qualification to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• Significant post-qualification legal experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology or leading law firm environments.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to solve complex or ambiguous situations pragmatically.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, able to work across a matrix organisation.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of legal matters affecting the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including commercial, regulatory, privacy, digital and artificial intelligence matters.
• Legal research, legal risk analysis, legal writing and legal communication.

What we offer

• Base salary range of GBP 92,960 to GBP 172,640, set according to skills, competencies and experience.
• Possible performance-based bonus and long-term equity awards, details given during the application process.
• Competitive benefits in kind such as insurance plans, retirement plans and wellbeing resources.
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.