Details of the Organization

GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organization where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of 2030

Details of the Job/Internship

GSK is hiring Associate Legal Counsel with the experience of 5 to 8 years to join their office in Bengaluru.

Role and Responsibilities

• Accountable for providing quality contracting support autonomously to the business. This includes providing analysis, drafting and counsel on transactions, including any related legal, policy, regulatory and compliance issues
• Integrating legal knowledge with sound business understanding and IT systems supporting contracting process.
• This role requires a broad-based provision of legal support and expertise in worldwide commercial transactions including but not limited to variety of contracts related to services such as for events management, competitive intelligence, consulting, logistics, marketing, outsourcing, market research, merchandising, warehousing, staffing amongst others as may be required.
• Incumbent is expected to foresee any legal risk associated with the commercial contracts being supported and mitigate the same by taking appropriate measures including but not limited to referring to Playbook, adopting to pragmatic approach and any support required with line manager.
• Collaborate with and provide counsel to numerous relevant GSK stakeholders.
• The role can work on matters of higher complexity with greater support from their line manager or other relevant colleagues.
• Negotiate and draft other legal documents. Conduct research on various legal issues. Perform or support due diligence on proposed transactions.
• Review and interpret new or pending legislation and regulations impacting contracting to ensure compliance and share knowledge with the rest of the team.
• Familiarity with relevant GSK Policies and SOP's and timely completing the mandatory trainings required for the role.
• Being aware of departmental guidance on best practices, processes, templates, clauses and playbooks.
• Familiarity with global privacy law and GDPR.
• Understands legal and financial risks and implications of contracts.

Eligibility

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 5 years' experience in a law firm and/or in-house, including relevant experience in commercial contracting preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as this position supports global business in different geographies.

Salary/Stipend

It will be discussed with the candidate itself

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India