Assistant Legal Counsel

Overview

Support the GSK Legal Contracting Network through contracting, risk management, litigation support and operational excellence, with a focus on supply chain contracts and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools.

What you'll do

• Review, draft and negotiate supply-chain contracts, including purchase agreements for active pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience materials, devices or packaging.
• Review, draft and negotiate 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 business objectives.
• Manage contract requests through the CLM 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.
• Identify legal risks associated with the commercial contracts supported and mitigate them by referring to playbooks and support resources.
• Escalate non-standard issues to your line manager.
• Advise the Supply Chain business on related legal, policy and regulatory requirements applicable to contracting activities.
• Manage, in coordination with the Procurement function, claims with suppliers for recovery of losses due to non-compliance with contract requirements or other causes of liability.
• Seek guidance from the Legal Dispute Resolution team on claim escalations or early case assessment in the event of a dispute.
• Maintain accurate records and databases of ongoing or potential litigation matters.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in corporate legal operations, contract management and/or litigation support.
• Good 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.
• Stakeholder 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 written and verbal communication 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 improvement.

Nice to have

• A master's degree (LLM) or relevant certifications (e.g., Bar qualification).
• Prior experience working in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Luxor North Tower.