Full-time · On-site

Senior Counsel, Litigation

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned litigator to lead complex legal strategies for a global pharmaceutical giant. You will act as a bridge between legal theory and business reality, managing high-stakes disputes that protect the company's ability to serve patients. It is a compelling opportunity for those who enjoy high-level autonomy and the chance to influence corporate policy at a systemic level.

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Hiring company

Novo Nordisk

Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States · Posted 26 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact role for a seasoned litigator to lead complex legal strategies for a global pharmaceutical giant. You will act as a bridge between legal theory and business reality, managing high-stakes disputes that protect the company's ability to serve patients. It is a compelling opportunity for those who enjoy high-level autonomy and the chance to influence corporate policy at a systemic level.

The hiring side

About Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is an enterprise organisation working in pharmaceuticals, based in Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States.

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Size

Enterprise

Location

Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Directly manage assigned litigation matters including competition law and contract disputes
  • Oversee government investigations and product complaint legalities
  • Advise the Deputy General Counsel on high-risk legal implications
  • Develop and implement cost-control initiatives for outside counsel spend
  • Monitor emerging industry trends to update internal policies and training

Essential

  • Strategic management of diverse litigation portfolios including commercial, antitrust, and product liability
  • Experience handling government investigations and False Claims Act matters
  • Ability to manage external counsel and oversee legal budgets
  • Expertise in U.S. laws, regulations, and pharmaceutical industry standards
  • Experience in risk mitigation and reporting for large-scale organizations

Preferred

  • Experience with pharmaceutical pricing and consumer protection law
  • Background in securities litigation or class action defense
  • Prior experience working with international affiliates or global parent companies

Key Skills

Litigation StrategyBudget ManagementStakeholder ManagementRegulatory ComplianceLegal Writing and CommunicationRisk AssessmentCross-functional Collaboration

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Professional and personal development programs
  • Opportunity to work with extraordinary global talent
  • Comprehensive benefits package (implied by enterprise status)
  • Career advancement opportunities within a global pharmaceutical leader

Next step

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