Legal Counsel Global Procurement, DD&IT — Novartis
CHF 64'500 - 110'000
Novartis · Basel (BS)
- Location
- Basel
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
SalaryCHF 64'500 - 110'000
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.
- A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation:
- Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals.
Contacts
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
- Please include the job requisition number in your message. Skills Desired
- Adaptability, Business Acumen, Critical Thinking, Curious Mindset, Decision Making, Law, Legal Acumen, Legal Communication, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Risk Analysis, Legal Support, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Persuasion, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking
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, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation:
- Please include the job requisition number in your message.
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
- A full overview of your compensation package, including any relevant collective bargaining agreement details applicable to your role based on your employment location and Novartis employer entity, will be communicated separately to you during the application process.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
- Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
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.
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