Senior Counsel, US Litigation & AI Discovery

GSK; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK in the US seeks a Senior Counsel focusing on US Litigation to lead complex pharmaceutical matters, shape strategy, supervise outside counsel, and advise on preventative litigation across product liability, investigations, and antitrust.

The role requires a JD, 5+ years of experience, and proven ability to navigate US and global regulatory issues, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills to protect the company while supporting growth.

Qualifications

• J.D. required with active bar admission.
• Minimum 5 years of legal experience in complex pharmaceutical litigation.
• Experience handling US and global regulatory issues and policy impact.
• Experience delivering practical legal advice to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead litigation strategy across diverse pharmaceutical matters, including US-focused cases.
• Supervise outside counsel and coordinate internal fact investigations and pleadings.
• Provide preventative legal advice to avoid disputes and manage risk.
• Interface with senior leadership across Legal & Compliance and other stakeholders.
• Drive cost efficiency and resource planning for litigation matters.

Skills

Business Acumen

Critical Thinking

Data Privacy

Legal Document Review

Legal Strategies

Negotiation

Risk Mitigation Strategies

Stakeholder Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

GSK in the US seeks a Senior Counsel focusing on US Litigation to lead complex pharmaceutical matters, shape strategy, supervise outside counsel, and advise on preventative litigation across product liability, investigations, and antitrust.

The role requires a JD, 5+ years of experience, and proven ability to navigate US and global regulatory issues, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills to protect the company while supporting growth.