Assistant Legal Counsel

As Assistant Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting the GSK Legal Contracting Network (LCN) through effective contracting, risk management, litigation support, and operational excellence.

You will develop your expertise in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tool and processes. You will acquire and develop knowledge of the supply chain business. This role requires strong negotiation skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to foster collaboration across stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Review and Negotiation

• Review, draft, and negotiate supply-chain contracts, including purchase agreements for active pharmaceuticals ingredients, bioscience materials, devices or packaging, and logistics services agreements.
• Use approved templates, clause libraries, and playbooks to ensure consistency and speed.
• Ensure all agreements comply with GSK’s policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on contractual matters, ensuring clarity and alignment with the business objectives.

Process & Delivery

• Manage contract requests through the Contract Lifecycle Management tool / intake system in line with the service level agreement.
• Support high-volume contracting while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of templates, playbooks, and contracting workflows.

Risk Management

• Identify any legal risk associated with the commercial contracts being supported and mitigate the same by referring to Playbooks and leveraging any knowledge and support resources.
• Escalate non-standard issues to your line manager.
• Advise the Supply Chain business on any related legal, policy, regulatory requirements applicable to the contracting activities.

Claim Management

• Manage – in coordination with the Procurement function – any claim with the suppliers for the recovery of losses due to a non-compliance with the contract requirements.
• Seek guidance from the Legal Dispute Resolution team in the event of escalation of the claim or for an early case assessment in the event of a dispute.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of ongoing or potential litigation matters.

Key Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) or equivalent; a master’s degree (LLM) or relevant certifications (e.g., Bar qualification) is a plus.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in corporate legal operations, contract management and/or litigation support.
• Prior experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Good user skills of Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and platforms, with the ability to optimize their usage for operational efficiency.
• Strong legal knowledge of commercial purchasing activities, including drafting and negotiation of agreements.
• Familiarity with litigation processes and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships across a diverse and international team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal, and strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritize, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous learning and process improvement.