Senior Legal Counsel

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you partner with senior business leaders to structure, negotiate, and execute complex licensing, collaboration, and strategic transactions in a global life sciences context. You will lead legal workstreams, provide guidance through due diligence and closing, and mitigate risks while shaping the company's portfolio strategy. The role sits at the intersection of law, business insight, and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment. You will help drive growth-driven deals that support Novartis’ mission in healthcare.

Pay / Benefits

insurance plans
retirement plans
wellbeing resources
global recognition programs
flexible and hybrid working options
minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Responsibilities

Lead legal workstreams for strategic business development and licensing transactions
Structure, negotiate, and draft complex commercial and transactional agreements
Provide legal guidance throughout due diligence, signing, closing, and integration activities
Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, regulatory, and transaction-related risks
Partner with business, strategy, finance, tax, and people teams to deliver deal objectives
Advise senior stakeholders on legal and commercial considerations impacting transactions
Manage external counsel and contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes

Key requirements

Qualified lawyer with significant experience in complex corporate, commercial, or life sciences transactions
Proven expertise negotiating and drafting licensing, collaboration, and strategic transaction agreements
Strong experience leading legal aspects of transactions within the life sciences industry
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and deliver practical, business-focused solutions
Excellent stakeholder management skills within cross-functional and international environments
Fluent English with exceptional legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills