Senior Counsel, Legal, Business Development & Corporate

Role Summary

Senior Counsel, Legal, Business Development & Corporate at GSK. Responsible for complex, high-profile transactions including M&A, Licensing, Collaborations, Equity transactions, and other strategic alliances with emphasis on technology, data, and AI/ML within GSK’s Corporate Development, Business Development, and Alliance Management teams.

Responsibilities

• Advise and serve as the legal lead on structuring, negotiation and alliance management of business development transactions, focusing on technology, data, and AI.
• Build strong partnerships with legal, scientific, and business stakeholders to balance value and risks and deliver strategic agreements aligned with business priorities.
• Work in a cross-functional team to resolve business and legal issues while managing legal and operational risks.
• Engage and manage external legal counsel work product and budget per GELRT principles to ensure efficient use of external support.
• Advise and support the Business Development Alliance Management Team on operational issues related to alliances.
• Educate client businesses on sound legal practices and new developments affecting the business.
• Contribute to the development of GSK strategy and risk management.

Qualifications

• Required: U.S. Law degree, active US bar license in good standing
• Required: At least 8 years of experience practicing as a lawyer, including significant experience advising on complex pharmaceutical/biotechnology M&A, Licensing and Collaboration transactions
• Required: Experience as an in-house lawyer serving the employer client and the Business Partner (preferably in the pharmaceuticals/biotechnology field)
• Required: Experience leading a team (directly or in a matrix relationship)
• Required: Willingness and ability to travel (including international travel) as required

Skills

• Understanding of Tech, Data and AI legal issues in pharma/biotech
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects and shift priorities quickly in line with business needs
• Collaborative, practical thinking and sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interactions with teams, clients, and third parties

Education

• Not specified

Additional Requirements

• Travel as required
• Accommodation or assistance requests process through GSK Service Centre