Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business

Novartis is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business. It pays £93k-£173k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Novartis.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
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Provide strategic legal counsel on international commercial matters, partnerships, and regulatory issues for pharmaceutical brands.

commercial-lawregulatory-compliancenegotiationpharmaceutical-lawstrategy

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.

Ready to help shape commercial strategy across Novartis’ international business? As Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business, you will be a trusted legal partner on complex, high-impact matters across markets outside the United States. You will work closely with business leaders and legal colleagues on commercial brands, launch strategy, partnerships, alliance management and strategic initiatives, bringing pragmatic legal judgement and strong commercial thinking to the decisions that matter. This is an opportunity to influence across functions and markets, navigate complex legal challenges and help enable ambitious business objectives in a responsible and sustainable way.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Provide pragmatic, business-focused legal advice on complex commercial and strategic matters across the International Business.
Partner with business leaders on commercial brands, launch strategies, lifecycle management and market access initiatives.
Advise on commercial partnerships and alliances, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
Assess legal and enterprise risks and develop practical solutions that support business objectives while safeguarding Novartis.
Collaborate across Legal, Ethics, Risk and Compliance, Regulatory, Medical, Finance, Privacy and other functions.
Support disputes, investigations, contractual issues and potential litigation relating to commercial brands and partnerships.
Drive effective legal ways of working through knowledge sharing, technology, collaboration and mentoring.

Essential Requirements

Law degree with qualification to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
Significant post-qualification legal experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or leading law firm environments.
Strong knowledge of legal matters affecting the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including commercial, regulatory, privacy, digital, and artificial intelligence matters.
Demonstrated commercial acumen and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions in complex or ambiguous situations.
Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to operate effectively across a matrix organization.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight timelines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

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: GBP 92.960 - GBP 172.640

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.

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.

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Skills Desired

Adaptability, Business Acumen, Business Law, Critical Thinking, Curious Mindset, Decision Making, Legal Acumen, Legal Communication, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Risk Analysis, Legal Support, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Persuasion, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking

How we rate this

Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business at Novartis rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Senior Legal Counsel, International Strategy and Commercial Business is an open job at Novartis.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is £93k-£173k a year.
The role is based in London (The Westworks).
The job was posted on October 16, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Novartis. Apply on Novartis

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