Site Name: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower
Posted Date: Mar 20 2026
Role Summary
As Junior Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting GSK’s Legal Contracting Network function through effective stakeholder management and operational excellence. You will negotiate, manage and oversee legal agreements on behalf of the Global External Legal Relations Team (GELRT). GELRT manages processes for engaging external counsel on behalf of GSK’s internal legal counsel. In this role, you will have primary responsibility for drafting and negotiating Framework Engagement Agreements, Accelerated Engagement Agreements, and Alternative Fee Arrangement Agreements, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with GSK’s business objectives. Additionally, you will leverage your expertise in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and platforms to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to foster collaboration across stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Operations Management
- Drive operational efficiency within the legal function by optimizing workflows, processes, and systems.
- Utilize expertise in multiple Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and platforms to manage contracts effectively and automate workflows.
- Monitor legal spend and manage alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) to ensure cost-effective legal service delivery.
- Collaborate with external counsel and vendors to implement best practices in legal operations and service delivery.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a trusted partner to internal and external stakeholders, including business units, external law firms, and vendors.
- Proactively communicate and engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure alignment with GSK’s legal and business priorities.
- Foster robust relationships to facilitate collaboration and drive successful outcomes in legal matters.