Job
Description
DepartmentContracting Center Of Excellence (GLIPS GBS)
Novo Nordisk Global Business Services (GBS), India
Are you a legal professional with a passion for contracts and negotiationDo you thrive in a global environment and have a knack for identifying risks and optimising processesIf so, we are looking for a skilled Legal Counsel to join our team and make a tangible impact. Ready to take on this exciting challengeRead more and apply today! The position
As a Legal Counsel at Novo Nordisk, you will:Review contracts in collaboration with Global Legal lawyers and the line of business, ensuring compliance with appropriate laws. Draft and prepare contracts, including those based on Novo Nordisk standard templates or bespoke agreements.
Take ownership of the end-to-end contracting process for low to mid-complexity contracts.Respond to complex contractual queries and negotiate contracts on behalf of Global Legal or the line of business.Identify risks and issues, suggest alternatives, and deliver strategic solutions.Ensure contractual compliance post-execution within the contract management system and help standardise contract processes.Provide training to team members and perform quality checks on their work. Create high-level impact by delivering tangible or intangible value savings.
Qualifications
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:LLB or Masters degree in Law.7+ years of experience supporting legal departments of global corporations, particularly in drafting, reviewing, and redlining contracts related to sourcing and/or procurement.Strong understanding of contractual terms and conditions, risk mitigation, and contract lifecycle management.Proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong negotiation skills and a focus on strategic outcomes.Exposure to working in a global company and excellent English language skills (written and verbal).High quality, accountability, legal integrity, and a business mindset.Experience with contract management tools.Good presentation skills and a global mindset.Personal drive and ability to innovate and improve processes and work products.
About the department
The Global Legal, Intellectual Property, and Security (GLIPS) department at Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore plays a pivotal role in supporting the global legal and intellectual property functions of the organization. With a focus on efficiency and high-quality delivery, GLIPS GBS operates across three key sub-teams, each contributing to the broader goal of providing comprehensive legal and intellectual property support to the organisation.GLIPS GBS stands as a cornerstone of support for the organisation''s legal and intellectual property and product security functions, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance across global operations. Through its dedicated sub-teams and their diverse expertise, GLIPS GBS continues to be instrumental in driving the organisation''s success in the legal and intellectual property domains.You will be a key part of the high-performing, dynamic GBS Contracting COE team which includes lawyers who are all individual contributors supporting with end to end Contract management. We want our people to have a global mindset, dedication to serving Novo Nordisk in the best possible way and have rewarding careers. To achieve this, we invest significantly in your continued development, including through giving frequent feedback on the job, access to internal and external training opportunities, and by giving you the tools and empowerment needed to be successful.