Legal Counsel, Oncology UK

Job description

Job Description

XXX Manager, Novartis, UK

Job Summary:

Would you like to work for a Global Pharmaceutical company and contribute to our mission to extend and improve people’s lives?
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Novartis are seeking to recruit a junior-level lawyer to provide legal advice and support to the Novartis UK Oncology business, reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance for Oncology UK and Ireland. As a member of the wider UK Legal Team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Legal Team members supporting the other business units and divisions at Novartis. The ideal candidate will be at the 1-3 years’ PQE level, although all applicants will be considered. This position will be based in Surrey, UK.

Job purpose:

The purpose of this role is to provide proactive, strategic, pragmatic and legal advice to associates at all levels in the Oncology franchise. The successful candidate will also draft and review all documents and will support the Head of Legal and Compliance Oncology UK and Country Legal Head of UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage known legal and business risk within allocated areas of responsibility by. advising on legal risks and formulating strategies to achieve goals while protecting assets/reputation
• Providing strategic and operational guidance with the goal to support Novartis business interests
• Drafting, negotiating and settling agreements (eg services agreements, clinical trial agreements, IITs, supply and distribution agreements) and where appropriate liaising with the other members of the Legal function
• Managing and assisting in the management of litigation (eg contract disputes, product liability)
• Advising on all relevant laws and codes of practice in relation to activities and to participate in the approval procedures set down by relevant SOPs as required and advising on all legal areas affecting the product lifecycle, from pre-launch to loss of exclusivity
• Instructing and assisting in the management of external legal advisers where appropriate and necessary and assisting in the development and implementation of procedures for the management of compliance within business and to carry out a legal review of any compliance activities requiring legal approval pursuant to internal SOPs
• To act as a legal business partner by developing a close relationship with the business stakeholders to understand the business strategic needs and objectives; constructively support the right mind set to take business decisions; and help to raise the profile and image of Legal across the business

About Novartis:

Our mission is to care and cure; We want to discover, develop and successfully market innovative products to prevent and cure diseases, to ease suffering and to enhance the quality of life. We also want to provide a shareholder return that reflects outstanding performance and to adequately reward those who invest their money, their time and their ideas in our company.

Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK has been certified by the Top Employers Institute as “Top Employer Europe 2017”!

Novartis Oncology is committed to developing innovative cancer medicines and improving access to treatment through patient assistance and cancer resource programs. We are continually exploring new commercial and access models to best meet the needs of cancer patients and adapt to changing healthcare environments.

Benefits of Working for Novartis:

Competitive Salary
Annual Bonus
Strong Work/Life Balance, flexible working
Top UK Employer
Pension Scheme
Share Scheme
Paid holidays
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Subsidised Canteen
Employee Recognition Scheme
Sports & Social Club

‘I came for the job, I stay for the culture’

Desired profile

Minimum requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-3 years PQE
• Experience of advising on commercial matters
• Drive for results and commitment to professional development
• Good working knowledge of English law and relevant European legislation
• Commitment to high performance with high integrity

We focus on creating an inclusive organisation and welcome people who have different knowledge, perspectives, experience and working styles from across the global population.