Assistant Legal Counsel

5 hours ago


Bengaluru, Karnataka, India GSK Full time ₹ 1,00,00,000 - ₹ 2,00,00,000 per year
Nazwa biura: Bengaluru Luxor North Tower
Posted Date: Nov

Role Summary

As Assistant Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting GSK's Legal Contracting Network function through effective stakeholder managementand 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 strong relationships to facilitate collaboration and drive successful outcomes in legal matters.

Litigation Support

  • Support litigation efforts by coordinating with legal teams, external counsel, and stakeholders on case management and strategy.

  • Assist in the preparation, review, and management of litigation materials, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Maintain accurate records and databases related to ongoing or potential litigation matters.

Agreement Management

  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements with external counsel, including:

    • Framework Engagement Agreements

    • Accelerated Engagement Agreements

    • Alternative Fee Arrangement Agreements

    • Global Billing Guidelines

  • Ensure all agreements comply with GSK's policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.

  • Provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual matters, ensuring clarity and alignment with business objectives.

Process Improvement

  • Analyze existing processes within legal operations and identify areas for improvement.

  • Recommend and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and align with business objectives.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate streamlined workflows and leverage technology solutions.

Negotiation

  • Demonstrate strong negotiation skills when working with external lawyers and vendors, ensuring favorable terms for GSK while maintaining strong professional relationships.

  • Manage discussions and resolve conflicts in a manner that aligns with GSK's policies and objectives.

  • Advance GELRT's core objective to reduce and control GSK's external legal spend while ensuring continued excellent legal representation from our law firms. 

Key Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; a Master's degree (LLM) or relevant certifications (e.g., Bar qualification) is a plus.

  • 5 years of experience in corporate legal operations, litigation support, and/or contract management.

  • Prior experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is preferred.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in multiple Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and platforms, with the ability to optimize their usage for operational efficiency.

  • Strong knowledge of legal agreements, including framework and fee arrangements.

  • Familiarity with litigation processes and procedures.

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse multijurisdictional teams.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, especially in dealing with external lawyers and vendors.

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

  • A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning and process improvement.

Dlaczego GSK?

Łączymy naukę, technologię i umiejętności, aby razem pokonywać choroby.

GSK to globalna firma biofarmaceutyczna, której celem jest łączenie nauki, technologii i talentów, aby wspólnie wyprzedzać choroby. Jako odnosząca sukcesy, rozwijająca się firma, w której ludzie mogą realizować swój potencjał, dążymy do pozytywnego wpływu na zdrowie 2,5 miliarda ludzi do końca dekady.

Priorytetem są dla nas innowacyjne rozwiązania w obszarze szczepionek i leków specjalistycznych, które maksymalizują rosnące możliwości w zakresie zapobiegania chorobom i ich leczenia.

Skupiamy się na czterech obszarach terapeutycznych: układzie oddechowym, immunologii; onkologii; HIV; oraz chorobach zakaźnych – aby wpływać na zdrowie na dużą skalę.

Ludzie i pacjenci na całym świecie polegają na lekach i szczepionkach, które produkujemy, dlatego zobowiązujemy się do tworzenia środowiska, w którym nasi pracownicy mogą się rozwijać i koncentrować na tym, co najważniejsze. Nasza kultura bycia ambitnym dla pacjentów, odpowiedzialnym za wpływ i postępowania właściwie jest fundamentem, na którym wspólnie dostarczamy rezultaty dla pacjentów, akcjonariuszy i naszych pracowników.

Inkluzywność w GSK:

Jako pracodawca zaangażowany w kwestie inkluzywności, zachęcamy do kontaktu, jeśli potrzebujesz jakichkolwiek zmian w trakcie procesu rekrutacji.

Skontaktuj się z naszym zespołem ds. rekrutacji pod adresem IN.recruitment-, aby omówić swoje potrzeby.

Ważna informacja dla firm/agencji zatrudnienia

GSK nie przyjmuje poleceń od firm/agencji rekrutacyjnych lub pośrednictwa pracy w odniesieniu do wakatów zamieszczonych na tej stronie. Wszystkie firmy/agencje są zobowiązane do skontaktowania się z Działem Zakupów Usług Komercyjnych/Działem HR GSK w celu uzyskania uprzedniej pisemnej zgody przed skierowaniem jakichkolwiek kandydatów do GSK. Uzyskanie uprzedniej pisemnej zgody jest warunkiem wstępnym każdej umowy (ustnej lub pisemnej) między firmą/agencją a GSK. W przypadku braku takiego pisemnego upoważnienia wszelkie działania podejmowane przez firmę/agencję będą uznawane za wykonane bez zgody lub umowy kontraktowej GSK. GSK nie ponosi zatem odpowiedzialności za żadne opłaty wynikające z takich działań lub opłaty wynikające z jakichkolwiek poleceń firm/agencji w odniesieniu do wakatów zamieszczonych na tej stronie.

Dotarła do nas informacja, że nazwy GlaxoSmithKline lub GSK lub spółek naszej grupy są wykorzystywane w związku z fałszywymi ogłoszeniami o pracę lub za pośrednictwem niezamawianych wiadomości e-mail, w których kandydaci są proszeni o dokonanie pewnych płatności za możliwości rekrutacji i rozmowy kwalifikacyjne. Należy pamiętać, że takie reklamy i wiadomości e-mail nie są w żaden sposób powiązane z grupą GlaxoSmithKline (lub GSK).

GlaxoSmithKline (lub GSK) nie pobiera żadnych opłat za proces rekrutacji. Prosimy nie dokonywać płatności na rzecz żadnych osób/podmiotów w związku z rekrutacją w żadnej spółce grupy GlaxoSmithKline (lub GSK) w żadnej lokalizacji na świecie. Nawet jeśli twierdzą, że pieniądze podlegają zwrotowi.

Jeśli natkniesz się na niechciane wiadomości e-mail z adresów, które nie kończą się na lub na ogłoszenia o pracę, w których napisano, że należy kontaktować się z adresem e-mail, który nie kończy się na "", powinieneś je zignorować i poinformować nas, wysyłając wiadomość e-mail na adres , abyśmy mogli potwierdzić, czy oferta pracy jest prawdziwa.


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