Career Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
United States - Nationwide
New York, New York
Posted: 24-Oct-23
Location: East Hanover , New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: $201,600.00 to $302,400.00
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Internal Number: 383753BR
| Posting Title : |
| Director, Legal Counsel - Litigation & Investigations |
| About the role : |
| The Novartis Legal team is seeking a Director, Legal Counsel to handle litigation and investigations across a complex portfolio of global matters. This role will be a hybrid working model, based out of our East Hanover, NJ site. What you will be doing: • Contribute depth of knowledge and expertise to the development of litigation and investigations strategies that maximize efficiency of approach that are appropriately responsive to areas of risk. • Advise and act as a strategic partner to business colleagues on issues arising within assigned matters. • Drive effective strategies and solutions linked to a comprehensive understanding of the business and enforcement landscape. • Support the development and implementation of the strategy on assigned litigations and investigations. • Demonstrate subject matter expertise on matters and issues by providing pro-active, in-depth, business focused advice and counsel. • In collaboration with other members of the Global Litigation and Investigations team, identify legal framework and enforcement landscape developments in a comprehensive manner and communicate these updates as appropriate. • Support the Global Litigation and Investigations team in driving a consistent and effective approach to day-to-day matters, including responses to litigation requests and management of tendered cases. • Anticipate and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws and trends relevant to substantive areas to provide strategic advice and foster compliance. • Provide support on litigation reporting requirements. • Effective management of outside counsel on assigned matters in a strategic and cost-effective manner. • Proactive support and collaboration with business partners and Global Security on matters. |
What you will bring to the role:
Education:
• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
Experience:
• 7+ years legal experience at law firm, in-house legal department, and/or former government experience (prosecutor/SEC/DOJ/AG)
• Expertise in handling litigation matters and related discovery obligations
• Foundational understanding of applicable laws and regulations including anti-bribery, FCPA, False Claims Act/Antikickback analysis
• Strong understanding of global enforcement trends
• Experience in conducting internal investigations, interviewing witnesses and identification of risk areas
• Pharmaceutical industry experience beneficial
• Strong business communication skills
• Ability to present matters/findings in a thoughtful, efficient, and cogent manner
Technical / Functional Skills & Knowledge:
• Effective communication demonstrating legal acumen
• Legal Advocacy and Policy
• Legal Business Partnering
• Legal Operating Model and Governance
• Legal Risk mitigation and planning
• Legal Strategy
• Legal Support - Multi-Countries or Business Functions
