Job Description Summary -To provide effective legal counsel to assigned business functions or teams within a global BF/BU or Corporate function or lead the function for a country organization, acting as a legal advisor and Business Partner, negotiating contracts, managing litigation and providing counseling on substantive area legal issues. To lead legal projects and transactionsTypically leads the Legal function for a small-medium country/ cluster of countries or manage a legal substantive area in larger countries/ region Job Description Major accountabilities: Act as a legal Business Partner to the Country Head in all activities relating to the contractual negotiations and statutory obligations. Draft complex transactions and contracts independently and provide complex and contextual legal advice and guidance (incl. training of key customers in specified legal areas). Identify risks relating to business activities and potential solutions thereof; raise business’ awareness of legal issues and ensure early legal involvement. Conduct robust risk assessments that substantiate recommendations, and advise on and determine appropriate actions to support the management decision processes. Manage significant disputes and litigation and/or investigations and make decisions independently within a broad framework. Guide, counsel and support the work of more junior Legal counsels, paralegals and support staff. Provide expertise in one or more substantive areas (e.g. Transactions, Litigation, HR and Regulatory). & lead legal projects and transactions (i.e.: Licensing and Divestment). Lead, direct and develop the legal resources within one division or across all divisions in the country (depending on whether divisional or cross-divisional role). Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable) Key performance indicators: Provide problem solving, business oriented legal advice; to be assessed with appropriate customer feedback. Compliance with reporting obligations. Setting priorities and managing a wide-ranging work load. Minimum Requirements: Work Experience: Industry/ Business Exposure. People Leadership. Project Management. Accountability. Risk. Functional Breadth. Skills: Problem solving. Knowledge of practices and standards. Knowledge of Core work processes. Corporate Branding. Legal Risk Assessment. Legal Support - Single Country or Business Function. Cost-Effective Spend Management. Legal Analysis and Opinions. Legal High Complexity. IP Specialist (Knowledge and experience related to one specific topic). Managing stress. Languages : English. EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential. Accessibility and reasonable accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.nacomms@novartis.com call 1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. https://www.novartis.com/careers/careers-research/notice-all-applicants-us-job-openings Salary Range $144,000.00 - $274,800.00 Skills Desired Applied Business Insights, Cost-Effective Spend Management, IP Specialist (Knowledge and experience related to one specific topic), Knowledge of Core work processes, Knowledge of practices and standards, Legal Analysis and Opinions, Legal High Complexity, Legal Risk Assessment, Legal Support - Single Country or Business Function, Managing stress Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives. We use innovative science and technology to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. We also aim to reward those who invest their money, time and ideas in our company.