Senior Legal Counsel, Divestments

BandLevel 6Job Description SummaryThe Novartis Legal Divestments team is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel responsible for managing and executing legal aspects of strategic and complex divestments in close collaboration with M&A, BD&L and strategy colleagues. This opportunity will play a key role in Novartis’s portfolio and lifecycle management activities and overall enterprise strategy.Location: this role will be based in East Hanover, NJ under a hybrid working model. #LI - hybridJob DescriptionWhat you will be doing:Independently manage legal work streams on strategic and complex transactions in close collaboration with M&A, BD&L, Strategy, functional and divisional stakeholdersDefine transaction objectives with project leads and other stakeholders and develop and implement project plans to achieve them, including timelines, reporting and key deliverablesTake direct responsibility for legal advice and documentation and related work streams on transactions, including structuring, due diligence, signing, closing and post-closing/integration activitiesDrive robust due diligence processes, including external legal support, to identify, assess and communicate legal, regulatory and deal risks and to propose and implement appropriate risk mitigationWork with M&A, BD&L, Strategy, functional and other business colleagues to ensure appropriate due diligence on other aspects of transactions is completed and addressed in transaction structuring and termsReview, draft and negotiate transaction documentation to achieve transaction objectives and reflect agreed commercial terms, due diligence findings, legal and regulatory requirements and internal policies and proceduresDevelop and implement creative solutions to structuring and legal issues on transactions, working with multiple stakeholders including tax, finance and P&O/C&B colleagues and external advisorsCommunicate and make recommendations to M&A, BD&L colleagues, senior management and other stakeholders in respect of legal and commercial issues arising in connection with transactionsSupport IR and PR on transaction-related communicationsSupport the transition of closed transactions to responsible functional, divisional and integration/separation teamsProactively contribute to the development of a best-in-class transactions team at Novartis and initiatives to improve Novartis LegalManage external legal counsel, including negotiating statements of work, setting and monitoring budgets and ensuring compliance with Novartis external counsel guidelinesEssential Requirements:Minimum 6+ years of relevant transactional / divestments experience (post-qualification) at a major law firm or in-house requiredTransactional experience in the life sciences sector, including licensing, co-development, joint ventures, in-out licensing, and divestments is requiredSignificant experience executing complex public and private mergers and acquisitions transactions (both buy-side and sell-side) and other corporate transactions (e.g., joint ventures, equity and debt investments)Experience in related commercial arrangements (e.g., services and supply arrangements) a significant plusLife sciences experience required; VC and/or digital experience a significant plusStrong business acumen and proven ability to work and to lead in a matrixed organizationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProven ability to work on multiple projects at any given time in a fast-paced environmentHigh attention to detailAbility to work independently yet collaboratively while keeping key stakeholders informedTeam player in a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural environment, high level of flexibilityAbility to;o exercise initiative and sound judgment.o prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency; ando identify opportunities for improvementExcellent organizational skillsNovartis Compensation Summary:The salary for this position is expected to range between $194,600.00 and $361,400.00 USD per year.The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life and disability benefits, a 401(k) with company contribution and match, and a variety of other benefits. In addition, employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves.EEO Statement:The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationsThe Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to call +1 (877)395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.Range$194,600.00 - $361,400.00Skills DesiredAdministrative Law, Automated Process, Behavioral Economics, Business Acumen, Business Partners, Compliance Risk, Conflict Management, Empathy, Finance, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Quick Learner, Results-Oriented #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-22