Senior Legal Counsel

Novartis UK

London, United Kingdom
Competitive salary; short term incentive bonus; pe...
Hybrid
Qualified to practice law in uk
In-house pharmaceutical legal experience
Deep understanding of abpi code requirements
This role involves providing strategic counsel as a trusted business partner to key decision makers within the Novartis UK organisation

Job Summary

  • This role involves providing strategic counsel as a trusted business partner to key decision makers within the Novartis UK organisation.
  • The successful candidate will negotiate commercial agreements and collaborative working arrangements between Novartis and the NHS.
  • Novartis offers a competitive salary, short-term incentive bonus, pension scheme, share purchase scheme, and health insurance.

Matching Summary

This role involves providing strategic counsel as a trusted business partner to key decision makers within the Novartis UK organisation.

Salary

Competitive salary; Short term incentive bonus; Pension scheme, Share purchase scheme, Health insurance, 25 days annual leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Qualified to practice law in UK
  • In-house pharmaceutical legal experience
  • Deep understanding of ABPI Code requirements
  • Negotiating commercial agreements
  • Managing disputes and litigation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with NHS collaborative agreements
  • Ability to operate under business pressures
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Willingness to drive courage in others
  • Passion for seeking feedback from peers

Key Requirements

  • Law degree and qualified to practice in the UK
  • Significant post-qualification in-house pharmaceutical experience
  • Right to work in the UK (no visa support)
  • Demonstrable willingness to understand changing industry dynamics

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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