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Associate Legal Counsel - Pharma
Category: Legal, Compliance & Audit
Location:
Bangalore, Karnataka, IN
Associate Legal Counsel - Pharma
Department : The Global Legal, Intellectual Property, and Security (GLIPS)
Novo Nordisk GBS, Bangalore
Are you passionate about legal and compliance matters? Do you have experience in providing strategic legal advice and ensuring regulatory compliance? If so, we are looking for an Associate Legal Counsel to join our team at Novo Nordisk in Bangalore. Read on and apply today!
About the department
The Global Legal, Intellectual Property, and Security (GLIPS) department at Global Business Services (GBS) in Bangalore is a cornerstone of support for Novo Nordisk's global legal and intellectual property functions. With a focus on efficiency and high-quality delivery, GLIPS GBS operates across three key sub-teams, ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and compliance across global operations. The department fosters a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere, where diverse expertise drives success in the legal and intellectual property domains.
The position
As an Associate Legal Counsel, your primary responsibilities will include:
Legal Advisory: Provide legal and compliance support to Rare Disease Operations, including Commercial and Medical Affairs teams.
Material Review: Conduct legal reviews of promotional and non-promotional materials for the Rare Disease portfolio.
Risk & Compliance: Handle competitor complaints, perform legal risk assessments, and advise on marketing, market access, and disease awareness strategies.
Event & Training Support: Support international congresses, approve promotional/medical activities, and develop training materials and marketing law sessions.
Projects & Initiatives: Drive legal and compliance projects, and implement training and communication initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in law.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in the legal department of global corporations, with expertise in pharma law, legal, compliance and contracts.
• Excellent legal acumen and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Business ethics integrity and a service-minded approach.
• Stakeholder management and networking skills.

Working at Novo Nordisk
Every day we seek the solutions that defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with an unconventional spirit, a rare determination, and a constant curiosity. For over 100 years, this unordinary mindset has seen us build a company unlike any other. One where a collective passion for our purpose, mutual respect, and a willingness to go beyond what we know delivers extraordinary results.
Contact
To submit your application, please upload your CV online (click on Apply and follow the instructions).
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Deadline
22 January 2026
Disclaimer
It has been brought to our attention that there have recently been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Novo Nordisk and/or its affiliate companies. The individuals or organizations sending these false employment offers may pose as a Novo Nordisk recruiter or representative and request personal information, purchasing of equipment or funds to further the recruitment process or offer paid trainings. Be advised that Novo Nordisk does not extend unsolicited employment offers. Furthermore, Novo Nordisk does not charge prospective employees with fees or make requests for funding as a part of the recruitment process.
Novo Nordisk is currently in the process of adjusting job titles globally. Please note that the job title listed in this advertisement may be subject to change. More detailed information will be provided during the recruitment process.
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk, we're not chasing quick fixes - we're creating lasting change for long-term health. For over 100 years, we've been driven by a single purpose: to defeat serious chronic diseases and help millions of people live healthier lives. This dedication fuels our constant curiosity and inspires us to push the boundaries of what's possible in healthcare. We embrace diverse perspectives, seek out bold ideas, and build partnerships rooted in shared purpose. Together, we're making healthcare more accessible, treating and preventing diseases, and pioneering solutions that create change spanning generations. When you join us, you become part of something bigger - a legacy of impact that reaches far beyond today.

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