Legal Counsel Novartis

Employer Active

Posted 7 hrs ago

Experience

5 - 10 Years

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)(Law)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

  • Legal Business Partnering: Provide timely legal advice to cross-functional teams in the GCC on contracts, corporate matters, partnerships, procurement, regulatory issues, and clinical initiatives.
  • Operational Legal Support: Collaborate with GCC entities, Swiss NPhS teams, and external partners to address legal needs in business operations.
  • Strategic Legal Initiatives: Partner with GCC legal teams on regional projects such as product launches, patient programs, BD&L, digital initiatives, PPPs, and strategic partnerships.
  • Initiative Ownership: Independently lead legal projects assigned by the Regional Head.
  • Corporate Governance: Maintain accurate corporate records for GCC legal entities and ensure timely issuance and renewal of required documents.
  • Legal Repository Management: Maintain updated repositories of key agreements, legal opinions, and laws to ensure accessibility and compliance.
  • Template Management: Keep standard legal templates current and aligned with policies and laws; provide regular updates and training to stakeholders.
  • IP Support: Assist with IP-related matters in coordination with global IP attorneys and country lawyers.
  • Contract Management Optimization: Streamline contract processes and templates across GCC and META to ensure efficiency and compliance.
  • Digital Legal Tools: Support implementation of digital platforms to enhance legal operations and knowledge sharing.
  • Compliance Collaboration: Work closely with ERC to identify, mitigate, and monitor legal and compliance risks.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor s degree in law (LLB) is required; a master s degree (LLM) is highly preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role. Pharmaceutical Regulatory knowledge is highly preferrable
  • Bilingual Legal Expertise: Fluency in Arabic and English, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate legal documents in both languages.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, external counsel, and regulatory bodies, providing clear, business-oriented legal advice.

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Legal Counsel

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