Senior Legal Counsel Litigation & Investigation / Senior Legal Counseless Litigation & Investigation

Job ID

REQ-10057257

Date: July 11, 2025

Location: Switzerland

Summary

We are seeking to provide effective legal counsel for assigned business functions or executive leadership teams within a global business unit or corporate function, leading the function for a country organization through partnerships that serve as legal advisers and business partners. This role will shape business decisions, negotiate contracts, manage litigation, and provide advice on material legal issues while overseeing large or complex projects and transactions based on sound legal expertise.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility and provide strategic advice for ex-US group material litigations, ensuring effective management of legal proceedings while mitigating risks and safeguarding the company’s interests.
• Lead and oversee internal investigations involving potential misconduct or legal breaches in collaboration with Global Security and the SpeakUp Office of Novartis; ensure thorough and fair evaluation of facts, adherence to investigative protocols, and timely resolution of issues in alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert legal advice on cross-border disputes, international investigations, and related legal issues, including data privacy, secrecy obligations, and international regulatory requirements in sensitive disclosures or international data transfers.
• Partner closely with key functions, ensuring adherence to Novartis' policies and legal requirements across all aspects of litigation, investigation, and transactions.
• Identify potential legal and business risks stemming from international litigations and investigations, delivering practical and forward-thinking solutions to proactively mitigate exposure.
• Strengthen relationships with key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and anticipate challenges.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree - Swiss qualified lawyer & qualified attorney-at-law (bar admission).
• High proficiency in German and English, both spoken and written; other languages are an asset.
• Demonstrated extensive legal experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector and/or a top-tier law firm.
• Significant experience in international litigation/arbitration and investigation.
• Experience in leadership and interactions with senior management.
• Ability to navigate highly complex environments, simplifying complexity into meaningful decision recommendations.
• Strong business partnering experience.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation:

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, due to a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an email to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact details. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

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Why Novartis:

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Division

Legal

Business Unit

Corporate

Location

Switzerland

Site

Basel (City)

Company / Legal Entity

C010 (FCRS = CH010) Novartis International AG

Functional Area

Legal & Intellectual Property & Compliance

Job Type

Full-time

Employment Type

Regular

Shift Work

No