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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. About the Role

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
- Robust 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.

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

Benefits and Rewards: Learn about all the ways we'll help you thrive personally and professionally.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel – Core Legal (Legal Innovation Hub) (Hyderabad)
🏢 Novartis
📍 Hyderabad