Senior Legal Counsel – Core Legal

**Band** Level 4   **Job Description Summary** #LI-Hybrid Location: Hyderabad, India What if you could shape the future of legal innovation at scale? As a Senior Legal Counsel within our Legal Innovation Hub, you will be at the forefront of transforming how legal advice and services are delivered—combining deep legal expertise with cutting-edge technology like Generative AI. You’ll lead high-impact, global initiatives across procurement, clinical, commercial, and business development, driving smarter, faster, scalable, and more consistent legal solutions. This is a unique opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders, influence strategy, and redefine legal function in a truly global environment.   **Job Description** Key Responsibilities * Lead drafting and negotiation of complex contracts across procurement, clinical, commercial, and business development domains * Design tailored contractual solutions while proactively identifying and mitigating legal and compliance risks * Resolve disputes through innovative, business-aligned legal strategies * Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, and knowledge repositories for global use * Champion adoption and implementation of Generative AI and multiple legal technology to transform legal function * Advise on legal implications, quality, risks, and governance of advanced technology solutions in regulated environments * Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and mentor teams to build strong legal and innovation capabilities * Drive process excellence through automation, continuous improvement, and performance reporting ### Essential Requirements * Degree or postgraduate qualification in Law * Extensive experience in legal advisory, contract negotiation, and contract lifecycle management * Strong expertise in legal technology, including Generative Artificial Intelligence and digital legal tools * Proven ability to manage global stakeholders and influence senior cross-functional partners * Advanced drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution capabilities in complex environments * Strong project management, analytical thinking, and ability to deliver innovative, practical legal solutions ### Desirable Requirements * Experience in highly regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or clinical research * Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Lean Six Sigma **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**