Job Description
Novartis
Head, Legal Business Services
Novartis • Hyderabad, Telangana • via BeBee
8 hours ago
₹1Cr–₹2Cr a year
Full–time
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Job description
Band
Level 6
Job Description Summary
To provide legal counsel to assigned business functions or senior leadership teams within a global BF/BU or Corporate function or lead the function for a country organization through business partnering, acting as a legal advisor and Business Partner by shaping their business decisions, negotiating contracts, managing litigation and counselling on substantive area legal issues. To lead large or complex legal projects and transactions based on deep legal expertise.Typically leads the Legal function for a large country / cluster of countries or manage a legal substantive area globally
Job Description
Novartis is seeking for a leader with exceptional work behaviors to join our team as the Head of Legal Business Services in Hyderabad. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the organization and make a significant impact in the legal field.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the Legal Business Services team, ensuring detailed execution of all legal operations and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine legal requirements and successfully implement solutions
• Offer legal guidance and assistance to internal team members on a diverse array of legal topics
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including law firms and regulatory bodies
• Stay updated on relevant legal and industry trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize legal processes and enhance efficiency
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience as a legal professional, with at least 16 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team that consistently achieves outstanding results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of legal frameworks and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high level of adaptability and resilience
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis?
769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis
Skills Desired
Administrative Law, Automated Process, Behavioral Economics, Business Acumen, Business Partners, Compliance Risk, Conflict Management, Empathy, Finance, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Quick Learner, Results-Oriented
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NxtWave
Litigation Manager
NxtWave • Secunderabad, Telangana • via Foundit
7 hours ago
Full–time
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Job description
Role Overview:
As a Senior Litigation Associate / Assistant Litigation Manager / Litigation Manager at NxtWave, you will be responsible for shaping and executing both preventive and curative litigation strategies. This includes mitigating risks through proactive legal measures, managing disputes, and ensuring robust contract and compliance oversight to safeguard the Company's interests.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across litigation, contracts, and compliance, working closely with our in-house legal team to align the company's operations with all applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution:
• Managing ongoing and potential litigation matters across civil, criminal, labor, consumer, and regulatory domains.
• Develop strategies to prevent litigation, including pre-litigation and negotiation.
• Liaise with police authorities for complaints and FIRs.
• Draft, review, and finalize written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, legal notices, show cause notices, police complaints, replies, and any other relevant document.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy, pleadings, and advisory.
• Coordinate with external counsel, track case progress, and ensure timely filings and appearances.
• Appear and represent the Company and its Directors before courts, tribunals, authorities, and other adjudicatory forums.
• Maintain comprehensive case files and litigation trackers to ensure timely appearance and smooth work flow.
• Prepare case briefs, summaries, and conduct factual and legal investigations for effective case management.
• Provide well-reasoned legal opinions to company, senior management and business teams.
• Support in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Regulatory & Compliance Support:
• Assist in responding to notices, summons, and inquiries from statutory and regulatory authorities.
• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
• Identify potential litigation risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Support in developing litigation strategies to safeguard NxtWave's interests.
Contract Management & Legal Documentation:
• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and optimize terms that protect the organization's interests.
Compliance:
• Stay updated on legal developments, assess their impact, and provide guidance to the organization.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure company-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
General Support:
• Provide general legal support to the legal and compliance team.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.
Qualifications:
• Litigation Manager: 5+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.
• Assistant Litigation Manager: 4+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.
• Senior Litigation Associate: 2+ years of experience in managing disputes, court cases, or regulatory proceedings.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
Skills:
• Strong understanding of legal principles and concepts, particularly in contract law and compliance.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to document and streamline legal processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Application:
If you are a highly motivated legal professional with a passion for litigation, dispute resolution, and protecting organizational interests in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Head, Legal Business Services
Novartis • Hyderabad, Telangana • via BeBee
8 hours ago
₹1Cr–₹2Cr a year
Full–time
Apply on BeBee
Job description
Band
Level 6
Job Description Summary
To provide legal counsel to assigned business functions or senior leadership teams within a global BF/BU or Corporate function or lead the function for a country organization through business partnering, acting as a legal advisor and Business Partner by shaping their business decisions, negotiating contracts, managing litigation and counselling on substantive area legal issues. To lead large or complex legal projects and transactions based on deep legal expertise.Typically leads the Legal function for a large country / cluster of countries or manage a legal substantive area globally
Job Description
Novartis is seeking for a leader with exceptional work behaviors to join our team as the Head of Legal Business Services in Hyderabad. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the organization and make a significant impact in the legal field.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the Legal Business Services team, ensuring detailed execution of all legal operations and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine legal requirements and successfully implement solutions
• Offer legal guidance and assistance to internal team members on a diverse array of legal topics
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including law firms and regulatory bodies
• Stay updated on relevant legal and industry trends to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize legal processes and enhance efficiency
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Law or a related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proven experience as a legal professional, with at least 16 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and manage a team that consistently achieves outstanding results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• In-depth knowledge of legal frameworks and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a high level of adaptability and resilience
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team's representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Why Novartis?
769 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2020, and while we're proud of this, we know there is so much more we could do to help improve and extend people's lives.
We believe new insights, perspectives and ground-breaking solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. That a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspires new ways of working.
We believe our potential can thrive and grow in an unbossed culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what's possible, when we collaborate with courage to aggressively and ambitiously tackle the world's toughest medical challenges. Because the greatest risk in life, is the risk of never trying
Imagine what you could do here at Novartis
Skills Desired
Administrative Law, Automated Process, Behavioral Economics, Business Acumen, Business Partners, Compliance Risk, Conflict Management, Empathy, Finance, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Quick Learner, Results-Oriented
Report this listing
Novartis
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NxtWave
Litigation Manager
NxtWave • Secunderabad, Telangana • via Foundit
7 hours ago
Full–time
Apply on Foundit
Apply on Jooble
Apply directly on Jobaaj
Apply directly on Jobrapido.com
Job description
Role Overview:
As a Senior Litigation Associate / Assistant Litigation Manager / Litigation Manager at NxtWave, you will be responsible for shaping and executing both preventive and curative litigation strategies. This includes mitigating risks through proactive legal measures, managing disputes, and ensuring robust contract and compliance oversight to safeguard the Company's interests.
In this role, you will gain hands-on experience across litigation, contracts, and compliance, working closely with our in-house legal team to align the company's operations with all applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Management & Dispute Resolution:
• Managing ongoing and potential litigation matters across civil, criminal, labor, consumer, and regulatory domains.
• Develop strategies to prevent litigation, including pre-litigation and negotiation.
• Liaise with police authorities for complaints and FIRs.
• Draft, review, and finalize written statements, affidavits, rejoinders, legal notices, show cause notices, police complaints, replies, and any other relevant document.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategy, pleadings, and advisory.
• Coordinate with external counsel, track case progress, and ensure timely filings and appearances.
• Appear and represent the Company and its Directors before courts, tribunals, authorities, and other adjudicatory forums.
• Maintain comprehensive case files and litigation trackers to ensure timely appearance and smooth work flow.
• Prepare case briefs, summaries, and conduct factual and legal investigations for effective case management.
• Provide well-reasoned legal opinions to company, senior management and business teams.
• Support in settlement negotiations, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution.
Regulatory & Compliance Support:
• Assist in responding to notices, summons, and inquiries from statutory and regulatory authorities.
• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
• Identify potential litigation risks and provide recommendations to mitigate exposure.
• Support in developing litigation strategies to safeguard NxtWave's interests.
Contract Management & Legal Documentation:
• Assist in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with relevant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to mitigate contractual risks and optimize terms that protect the organization's interests.
Compliance:
• Stay updated on legal developments, assess their impact, and provide guidance to the organization.
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries and audits.
• Collaborate with different departments to ensure company-wide compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
General Support:
• Provide general legal support to the legal and compliance team.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and other collaborative efforts.
Qualifications:
• Litigation Manager: 5+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.
• Assistant Litigation Manager: 4+ years of litigation experience with law firms, and corporations.
• Senior Litigation Associate: 2+ years of experience in managing disputes, court cases, or regulatory proceedings.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB/LLM).
Skills:
• Strong understanding of legal principles and concepts, particularly in contract law and compliance.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to document and streamline legal processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Application:
If you are a highly motivated legal professional with a passion for litigation, dispute resolution, and protecting organizational interests in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Litigation Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Secunderabad offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
