Legal Advisor

Novartis; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Wellbeing resources

Global recognition programs

Flexible and hybrid working options

Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Job summary

Novartis AG in Barcelona is seeking a Legal Advisor to partner with the business, delivering practical, risk-based legal guidance across the medicine life cycle. You’ll work on diverse matters spanning healthcare law, commercial agreements, data protection, competition law, digital and technology topics, and intellectual property.

Working closely with colleagues across the Novartis Legal network, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while helping build simpler, smarter and

Qualifications

• Desirable professional legal qualifications with eligibility to practice in Spain.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal function.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal partner, providing practical, timely advice that supports business priorities and manages legal risk.
• Advise across the medicine life cycle, including market access, medical affairs, marketing, promotion and loss of exclusivity.
• Provide legal guidance on Spanish healthcare, commercial, competition, data protection, digital and technology matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and partnerships, ensuring compliance with applicable law and Novartis policies.
• Identify legal risks and opportunities early, developing clear, proportionate solutions and recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Manage disputes and litigation effectively, including coordination and oversight of external legal counsel.
• Collaborate across the Novartis Legal network and use digital tools responsibly to simplify and strengthen legal support.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Bilingual communication

Education

Spanish law degree or equivalent qualification recognized in Spain

Bar Association membership

Job description

Salary Range: €41,900.00 - €77,900.00

#LI-Hybrid

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Relocation Support: This role is based in Barcelona, Spain. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Want to help shape how innovative medicines reach patients while navigating complex legal questions? As Legal Advisor, you’ll be a trusted partner to the business, providing practical, risk-based legal guidance across the medicine life cycle. You’ll work on diverse matters spanning healthcare law, commercial agreements, data protection, competition law, digital and technology topics, and intellectual property, translating complexity into clear, workable solutions. Working closely with colleagues across the Novartis Legal network, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact while helping build simpler, smarter and increasingly digitally enabled ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted legal partner, providing practical, timely advice that supports business priorities and manages legal risk.
• Advise across the medicine life cycle, including market access, medical affairs, marketing, promotion and loss of exclusivity.
• Provide legal guidance on Spanish healthcare, commercial, competition, data protection, digital and technology matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements and partnerships, ensuring compliance with applicable law and Novartis policies.
• Identify legal risks and opportunities early, developing clear, proportionate solutions and recommendations for business stakeholders.
• Manage disputes and litigation effectively, including coordination and oversight of external legal counsel.
• Collaborate across the Novartis Legal network and use digital tools responsibly to simplify and strengthen legal support.

Essential Requirements

• Spanish law degree or equivalent qualification recognized in Spain, with current eligibility to practice law and Bar Association membership.
• Relevant post-qualification experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal function.
• Sound knowledge of the Spanish legal and healthcare environment.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills, translating complex legal topics into clear business advice.
• Pragmatic, solution-oriented approach with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, combined with fluency in Spanish and English, both written and spoken.

Benefits & 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: EUR 41.900 - EUR 77.900

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.

In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for a performance-based bonus depending on certain performance parameters.

• Insurance plans
• Retirement plans
• Wellbeing resources
• Global recognition programs
• Flexible and hybrid working options, where possible
• Minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave

Read our brochure to learn more about our global total rewards offering:

https://www.novartis.com/sites/novartis_com/files/novartis-life-handbook.pdf

Note: 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.

Skills Desired

Adaptability, Business Acumen, Critical Thinking, Curious Mindset, Decision Making, Law, Legal Communication, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Negotiation, Persuasion, Proactive Planning, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking