Legal Counsel Global Procurement, DD&IT — Novartis
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Salary Range
CHF126,000.00
CHF234,000.00 Job Description Summary LI-Hybrid Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Salary Range:
- CHF126,000.00
- Key Responsibilities
- Partner with global Procurement teams as a trusted legal advisor on strategic sourcing initiatives.
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Partner with global Procurement teams as a trusted legal advisor on strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements for goods and services including technology, SaaS, AI and other digital solutions where required.
- Provide practical, risk-based legal guidance on commercial, operational, and governance matters.
- Support global projects and transactions while balancing legal risks with business objectives working independently and in collaboration with legal colleagues across jurisdictions.
- Deliver legal training and awareness sessions to Procurement and digital stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and manage legal risks across procurement activities and technology-related projects .
- Assist in the management of disputes, dispute resolution matters and external counsel where appropriate.
- Collaborate across legal, compliance, and business teams to drive successful outcomes including supporting colleagues on cross-border matters requiring Swiss law expertise.
- Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of new legal technologies. Essential Requirements
What the company offers
- & Rewards
- At Novartis, we’re committed to reimagining medicine together - and rewarding the people who make it happen.
- Expected Annual Base Salary Range for role: 126.000
- 234.000 CHF
- The base salary offered is determined based on gender-neutral objectives, such as relevant skills, competencies and experience in accordance with the Novartis pay setting policy and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically.
- The rewards of being part of our team go far beyond base pay and incentives.
- 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 flexible and hybrid working options, where possible, and minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave.
- In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.
- Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:
Application process
- Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.
Additional details
- Job Description Summary Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Your primary focus will be supporting global Procurement activities, particularly indirect procurement, while partnering with DD stakeholders on technology-related matters where required.
- Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of new legal technologies. Essential Requirements
- Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable. A full overview of your compensation package, in
Notes and original content
- CHF234,000.00
- Job Description Summary
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Job Description
- Contribute to innovation, continuous improvement, and adoption of new legal technologies.
- Essential Requirements
- Benefits & Rewards
- Benefits and compensation may vary by country and are subject to local legal requirements, including provisions of collective bargaining agreements where applicable.
- A full overview of your compensation package, in
Questions about this listing
What salary does Novartis offer for this role?
Novartis lists CHF 64'500 - 110'000 gross per year for this position in Basel. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Novartis offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Novartis during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Basel?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Basel can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Basel's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Novartis?
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