Senior Legal Counsel in London

Salary Range£92,960.00 - £172,640.00Job Description Summary#LI-Hybrid Location: London, United KingdomRelocation 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.Key ResponsibilitiesLead 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 RequirementsQualified 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 & RewardsExpected 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.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.We also offer flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.Long-term equity awards granted at group level may also be part of your package.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 all employees with dignity and respect, as outlined in our Code of Ethics.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.Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering: DesiredAdministrative LawAutomated Process (Inactive)Behavioral EconomicsBusiness Partners (Inactive)Commercial AcumenConflict ManagementEmpathyFinanceLaw (Legal System) (Inactive)Learning QuicklyLegal ConsultingLitigation LawMergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Microsoft OfficePublic SpeakingResults-OrientedRisk Compliance (Inactive)Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEONovartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.In the context of China Cross-Border Data