Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid
Barcelona, Spain Relocation Support: Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Want to help shape how innovative medicines reach patients while navigating complex legal questions? As Legal Advisor, you’ll be a trusted partner to the business, providing practical, risk-based legal guidance across the medicine life cycle.
You’ll work on diverse matters spanning healthcare law, commercial agreements, data protection, competition law, digital and technology topics, and intellectual property, translating complexity into clear, workable solutions.
Working closely with colleagues across the Novartis Legal network, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while helping build simpler, smarter and increasingly digitally enabled ways of working.
Act as a trusted legal partner, providing practical, timely advice that supports business priorities and manages legal risk.
Advise across the medicine life cycle, including market access, medical affairs, marketing, promotion and loss of exclusivity.
Provide legal guidance on Spanish healthcare, commercial, competition, data protection, digital and technology matters.
Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and partnerships, ensuring compliance with applicable law and Novartis policies.
Identify legal risks and opportunities early, developing clear, proportionate solutions and recommendations for business stakeholders.
Manage disputes and litigation effectively,



including coordination and oversight of external legal counsel.
Collaborate across the Novartis Legal network and use digital tools responsibly to simplify and strengthen legal support.
Spanish law degree or equivalent qualification recognized in Spain, with current eligibility to practice law and Bar Association membership.
Relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal function.
Sound knowledge of the Spanish legal and healthcare environment.
Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, translating complex legal topics into clear business advice.
Strong communication and influencing skills, combined with fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
We also offer a variety of competitive benefits in kind to help you thrive personally and professionally, such as insurance plans, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and global recognition programs.
In addition, we provide adaptable and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
Note: Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
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