Senior Legal Counsel Litigation & Investigation
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Summary
~ Bereitstellung wirksamer Rechtsberatung für zugewiesene Geschäftsfunktionen oder leitende Führungsteams innerhalb einer globalen BF/BU oder Unternehmensfunktion oder Leitung der Funktion für eine Länderorganisation durch Geschäftspartner, die als Rechtsberater und Geschäftspartner fungieren, indem sie deren Geschäftsentscheidungen gestalten, Verträge aushandeln, Rechtsstreitig verwalten und in Rechtsfragen des materiellen Bereichs beraten. Leitung großer oder komplexer Projekte und Transaktionen auf fundierten juristischer Fachkenntnissen.
Leitet typischerweise die Rechtsfunktion für ein großes Land/eine Gruppe von Ländern oder verwaltet ein juristisches Sachgebiet weltweit
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
* Assume responsibility and provide strategic advice for ex-US group material litigations, ensuring effective management of legal proceedings while mitigating risks and safeguarding the company's interest.
* Lead and oversee internal investigations involving potential misconduct or legal breaches in collaboration with Global Security and the SpeakUp Office of Novartis; ensure thorough and fair evaluation of facts, adherence to investigative protocols, and timely resolution of issues in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
* Provide expert legal advice on cross-border disputes, international investigations and related legal issues, including data privacy, secrecy obligations and international regulatory requirements in sensitive disclosures or international data transfers
* Partner closely with key related functions, ensuring adherence to Novartis' policies and legal requirements in all aspects of litigation, investigation and transactions.
* Identify potential legal and business risks stemming from international litigations and investigations, delivering practical and forward-thinking solutions to proactively mitigate exposure.
* Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and anticipate challenges.
Essential Requirements
* Degree - Swiss qualified lawyer & qualified attorney-at-law (bar admission)
* High proficiency in German and English required – spoken & written, other languages is an asset.
* Demonstrated extensive legal experience, ideally in Pharma sector and/or top tier law firm
* Significant extensive legal experience in international litigation/arbitration and investigation
* Experience in leadership and interactions with senior management
* Ability to deal with highly complex environment, reducing complexity into meaningful decision recommendations
* Strong business partnering experience
Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility And Accommodation
Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in any order to receive more detailed information about essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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