Senior Corporate Counsel, Securities & Capital Markets

Novartis AG; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 195,000 - 361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life & disability benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation & leave

Job summary

Novartis is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented advice on U.S. securities law, public-company disclosures, capital markets and Treasury matters, and corporate governance. You will partner with Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, and Legal across the U.S.

and globally to address strategic transactions and governance needs. In this role, you will draft and review disclosures, support capital markets transactions, and help drive responsible use of AI-enabled

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction with ability to become authorized to practice in New Jersey under in-house counsel license.
• 3+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm, public company, or comparable organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and public-company disclosure requirements.
• Experience with debt or equity capital markets transactions and other strategic transactions.
• Working knowledge of Delaware and/or New York corporate law.
• Demonstrated interest in AI-enabled legal tools with responsible use.

Responsibilities

• Advise on compliance with U.S. securities laws and SEC disclosures including Form 20-F.
• Advise on quarterly and other public disclosures and investor communications.
• Provide legal counsel on capital markets transactions and related documentation.
• Advise on intercompany financing, derivatives, and Treasury activities.
• Support governance and corporate entity management for U.S. entities.
• Assist mergers, restructurings, and cross-functional strategic initiatives.
• Draft and update corporate policies and governance materials.
• Monitor securities and corporate law developments and translate to guidance.
• Develop and deliver training on relevant regulatory and governance topics.

Skills

US securities law

Public-company disclosures

Legal drafting

Research & analysis

AI in legal tools

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D. from accredited U.S. law school

Bar admission in U.S. jurisdiction

Job description

Novartis is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to provide practical, business-oriented advice on U.S. securities law, public-company disclosures, capital markets and Treasury matters, and corporate governance. You will partner with Finance, Investor Relations, Tax, and Legal across the U.S.

and globally to address strategic transactions and governance needs. In this role, you will draft and review disclosures, support capital markets transactions, and help drive responsible use of AI-enabled