Senior Legal Counsel

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Salary Range: £92,960.00 - £172,640.00   Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: London, United Kingdom Relocation Support: This role is based in London, United Kingdom. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible. Join Novartis at the forefront of transformational deal-making and help shape the future of healthcare. As Senior Legal Counsel, BD&L, you will play a pivotal role in some of Novartis' most strategic transactions, partnering with senior business leaders to structure, negotiate, and execute complex licensing, collaboration, acquisition, and other growth-driving agreements. This is an exciting opportunity to combine legal expertise, commercial insight, and strategic thinking while working in a highly collaborative, international environment that directly influences the company's portfolio and long-term success.   Job Description Key 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. Essential 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. Benefits & Rewards     At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.     Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 92,960.00 - 172,640.00 GBP Annual   The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.     In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.     The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives. We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs. In addition, we provide flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.     In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters. Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package. Further details will be provided during the application process.     You may be eligible for a company vehicle or a car allowance in accordance with the applicable local Novartis policies and guidelines.  Pay equity is a fundamental principle of our employment policy and reflects our commitment to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats al

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