Assistant Legal Counsel

GSK; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking an Assistant Legal Counsel in Bengaluru to support the Legal Contracting Network. You will review and negotiate supply‑chain agreements, apply CLM templates, and advise on risk and compliance across functions.

Strong collaboration with procurement and business teams is expected. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in legal operations or contract management with pharma/healthcare exposure and proficient CLM tool usage.

Qualifications

• Law degree with 5–10 years in corporate legal operations or contract management.
• Prior experience in pharma/healthcare is preferred.
• Experience using CLM tools and templates is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate supply-chain contracts and purchase agreements.
• Provide guidance on compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and risk management.
• Manage contracts through CLM intake system and templates.
• Identify legal risks and support dispute resolution as needed.
• Collaborate with procurement and business stakeholders across functions.

Skills

CLM tools

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

LLB or equivalent

LLM or Bar qualification

Tools

CLM platforms

Job description

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 NegotiationReview, draft, and negotiate supply‑chain contracts, including:Purchase agreements for active pharmaceuticals ingredients, bioscience materials, devices or packaging;Logistics services agreements such as transport, warehousing, customs brokerage, or 3PL services.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 & DeliveryManage 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 ManagementIdentify 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 managerAdvise the Supply Chain business on any related legal, policy, regulatory requirements applicable to the contracting activities.Claim ManagementManage – 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 (commercial, compliance, quality or business provisions) or for any other cause of liability.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 QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’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 SkillsGood 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 CompetenciesStakeholder 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 improvementSkillsBusiness Acumen, Critical Thinking, Data Privacy, Legal Document Review, Legal Strategies, Negotiation, Risk Mitigation Strategies, Stakeholder ManagementWhy GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. 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