Head Legal Americas, Emea, Mexico & Pr

Novartis UK

East Hanover, US
Base: $225,400 - $418,600; bonus/equity: performan...
On-site
Legal strategy design and execution
Legal risk assessment and support
Counsel senior executives
Novartis UK is seeking a Head of Legal for the Americas, EMEA, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, who will lead a team of lawyers and oversee legal strategies and operations. The role requires extensive commercial legal experience, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, and involves significant leadership responsibilities

Job Summary

  • The Head, Legal Americas will lead a team of lawyers working within Novartis Operations for Region Americas, the Mexico Operations Corporate Center (NOCC) and global overview with Operations Legal of the RLT business.
  • This leader will design and execute the Legal strategy for these three areas and be accountable for robust legal risk assessment and effective & efficient Legal support.
  • The salary for this position is expected to range between $225,400 and $418,600 per year.

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Novartis UK is seeking a Head of Legal for the Americas, EMEA, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, who will lead a team of lawyers and oversee legal strategies and operations. The role requires extensive commercial legal experience, especially in the pharmaceutical industry, and involves significant leadership responsibilities.

Salary

Base: $225,400 - $418,600; Bonus/Equity: Performance-based cash incentive and eligibility for annual equity awards; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k) with company contribution and match, generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal strategy design and execution
  • Legal risk assessment and support
  • Counsel senior executives
  • Manage external law firms
  • Harmonization of legal standards

Nice-to-have

  • Business partner to senior leadership
  • Value-add legal advice
  • Team development and coaching
  • Pro-active business focused advice

Key Requirements

  • JD degree & bar membership
  • 20+ years of extensive commercial legal experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in leading large transactions
  • Global cross-divisional experience
  • People leadership experience

Work Rights

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