Legal Counsel
Organising Institution / Firm
Novartis UK
Quick Verified Facts
📅 Deadline
Rolling Basis (Official)
📍 Mode / Location
London, England, United Kingdom
💰 Stipend / Pay
55,160 - 102,440 GBP per annum
🎓 Eligibility
Law degree and qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales; demonstrated post-qualification legal experience; strong experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
🛡️ Category
Law Firm Job
Full Opportunity Brief
Contextual Overview
Novartis UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team in London. This role involves providing strategic, risk-based legal guidance to commercial, medical, and regulatory teams, supporting business initiatives while ensuring compliance within the pharmaceutical sector.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Law degree and qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales.
- Demonstrated post-qualification legal experience.
- Strong proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and operational agreements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Provide strategic legal advice to support business objectives and manage compliance risks.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including commercial, medical, and market access.
- Advise on pharmaceutical regulations, healthcare professional interactions, and competition law.
- Support governance, investigations, and dispute resolution.
- Develop legal training programs and drive process improvements using legal technology.
Stipend, Compensation & Mode
Annual Base Salary: 55,160 - 102,440 GBP. Additional benefits include a performance-based bonus, pension scheme, share purchase scheme, health insurance, and 25 days annual leave.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates should apply via the official LinkedIn job portal. Please note that Novartis does not provide relocation support for this position; applicants should ensure they are based in or able to work from London.
Official Link: Apply via LinkedIn