Head Legal Americas, Emea, Mexico & Pr

Novartis

East Hanover, New Jersey, US
$225,400 - $418,600 py; performance-based cash inc...
On-site
Design and execute legal strategy
Robust legal risk assessment
Manage law firms
Novartis is seeking a Head of Legal for the Americas, EMEA, Mexico, and Puerto Rico to lead a team of lawyers and develop legal strategies that support the company's operations in these regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in the pharmaceutical industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide high-quality legal counsel to senior executives

Job Summary

  • This leader will design and execute the Legal strategy for Region Americas, Mexico Operations Corporate Center, and global RLT business, providing counsel on complex legal issues.
  • Responsibilities include leading the development and implementation of legal strategies, managing a high-performing legal team, and overseeing regional legal activities for harmonization and cost reduction.
  • The role requires extensive commercial legal experience in an international pharmaceutical environment, with a strong emphasis on leadership and managing complex transactions.

Matching Summary

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Novartis is seeking a Head of Legal for the Americas, EMEA, Mexico, and Puerto Rico to lead a team of lawyers and develop legal strategies that support the company's operations in these regions. The ideal candidate will have extensive legal experience in the pharmaceutical industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to provide high-quality legal counsel to senior executives.

Salary

$225,400 - $418,600 per year; Performance-based cash incentive and potential annual equity awards; Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, disability, 401(k), and generous time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and execute legal strategy
  • robust legal risk assessment
  • manage law firms
  • counsel senior-level executives
  • lead diverse legal team
  • harmonization of standards and processes
  • manage potential disputes and dispute resolution

Nice-to-have

  • business-minded legal partner
  • pro-active, in-depth, business focused advice
  • foster compliance
  • cost-efficient solutions

Key Requirements

  • JD degree & bar membership
  • 20+ years of extensive commercial legal experience
  • 5+ years’ experience in leading large, and legally complex, transactions / projects
  • Global cross-divisional experience
  • People leadership experience and skills

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