Job Description Summary Salary Range: €83,** - €155,** Location: Barcelona, Spain – This role is based in Barcelona.
Novartis does not offer relocation support; please only applyif you are already based in the area.
Closing date for applications is 2 weeks from posting.
In this Senior Legal Counsel (Strategic Partnering) role you will be at the heart of high?impact transactions—supporting complex Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Development and Licensing, and transformation initiatives that redefine our manufacturing and supply network.
You will bring strategic legal insight to every stage of the deal lifecycle, from structuring and negotiation to execution and beyond, helping drive decisions that ultimately deliver medicines to patients worldwide.
Responsibilities Provide strategic legal advice across mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and transformation projects.
Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial and transactional agreements.
Support end?to?end deal lifecycle from due diligence through execution and post?closing activities.
Partner closely with general business teams to identify risks and deliver pragmatic legal solutions.
Act as legal lead on business development and licensing transactions, including acquisitions and divestments.
Manage external counsel and oversee legal spend to ensure efficiency and quality outcomes.
Support development of legal processes, guidelines, and training across the operations network.
Essential Requirements Qualified lawyer with significant post?qualification experience in corporate and commercial law.
Proven experience supporting complex transactions in pharmaceutical or healthcare environments or leading law firms.
Strong expertise in mergers and acquisitions, licensing, and complex commercial contracts.




Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations and manage multiple legal projects independently.
Proven ability to manage high workload, prioritize competing deadlines, and deliver under pressure.
Experience leading complex legal projects, including transformation or outsourcing initiatives.
Excellent stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across cross?functional global teams.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
Desirable Requirements Knowledge of an additional European language.
Experience supporting manufacturing, supply, or network transformation projects.
Skills Desired Administrative Law Automated Process Behavioral Economics Business Acumen Business Partners Compliance Risk Conflict Management Empathy Finance Law (Legal System) Learning Quickly Legal Consulting Litigation Law Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A;) Microsoft Office Public Speaking Results?Oriented Benefits & Rewards Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: €83,** to €155,**.
The base salary is determined based on gender?neutral objectives and will be reviewed periodically upon joining.
In addition to base pay, you may be eligible for a performance?based bonus, long?term equity awards, and other incentives.
You will also receive competitive benefits such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, and global recognition programs.
Flexible and hybrid working options are provided where possible, and a minimum of 14 weeks paid parental leave is available.
All benefits may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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