AssistantLegalCounsel

As Assistant Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in supporting GSK Legal Contracting Network (LCN) function through effective contracting, risk management, litigation support, and operational excellence. You will develop your expertise in Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools and platforms to streamline processes and drive continuous improvement. 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 Negotiation_** * Review, 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 & Delivery_** * Manage contract requests through the Contract Lifecycle Management tool / intake system in line with the Service Level Agreements. * Support high‑volume contracting while maintaining quality and compliance. * Contribute to continuous improvement of templates, playbooks, and contracting workflows. **_Risk Management_** * Identify 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 manager. * Advise the Supply Chain business on any related legal, policy, regulatory requirements applicable to the contracting activities. **_Claim Management_** * Manage – in coordination with the Procurement functi