Details of the Organization

GSK is a science-led global healthcare company that aims to deliver growth and improving returns to shareholders through the development of innovative pharmaceutical and vaccine products.

Details of the Job/Internship

GSK is looking for candidates for the psoition of Junior Legal Counsel at their Bengaluru East office.

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 understanding of worldwide commercial transactions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicates directly with business clients and participate in general business meetings, teams and projects as required to provide timely, effective legal advice.
• Other duties as assigned. If you have these skills, we would like to speak to you.
• Qualified lawyer with upto 4 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

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Karnataka

City

Bengaluru

Address

Bangalore, Karnataka.