Sr. Director & Associate General Counsel, US Litigation, Antitrust & Employment

Sandoz • Princeton, NJ

21d • $194,600 - $361,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Director & Associate General Counsel, US Litigation, Antitrust & Employment provides strategic legal support for Sandoz in the United States, with primary responsibility for high-impact litigation, disputes, investigations and antitrust matters. The role advises senior legal and business leadership and supports labor and employment matters in partnership with People & Organization colleagues and outside counsel. It offers the opportunity to assume progressively broader responsibility across complex matters affecting Sandoz’s North American business.

The position is based at Sandoz’s Princeton, New Jersey headquarters. Under the company’s flexible hybrid approach, US office-based employees may work remotely up to 50% of their monthly workdays; this role cannot be located remotely, and preference is given to local candidates who do not require relocation. US work visa sponsorship is unavailable, and applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States.

The successful candidate provides practical, timely advice across litigation, antitrust and employment matters; manages risk, strategy, budgets, reporting and outside counsel; and builds effective relationships with Legal, People & Organization, Compliance, Finance, business stakeholders and global colleagues. The role also monitors legal developments, supports policies and training, and contributes to relevant global legal forums and processes.

The anticipated annual pay range at commencement is $194,600–$361,400. The role may also include a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units and discretionary awards, subject to the position and applicable plan terms. Sandoz offers medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings with a company match, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited US law school.
• Admission in good standing to at least one US state bar, with eligibility to obtain and maintain New Jersey in-house counsel registration if not already admitted in New Jersey.
• At least 7 years of post-bar legal experience, with significant experience in litigation, antitrust, investigations, complex disputes, white-collar matters, employment law or related areas.
• Ability to quickly master new substantive areas of law and advise business stakeholders effectively on complex, evolving legal issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment, discretion and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while keeping key stakeholders appropriately informed and aligned.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leaders clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize urgent, sensitive and high-risk matters.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong understanding of US antitrust laws and ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical guidance.
• Understanding of US employment law and ability to advise People & Organization and business leaders on sensitive workplace matters.
• Ability to assess complex litigation and dispute risks, develop practical strategies, challenge assumptions and drive business-aligned outcomes.
• Ability to translate legal risk into actionable business advice while balancing legal requirements, operational realities and reputational considerations.
• Ability to communicate credibly with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, external counsel and global colleagues on complex and sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, life sciences or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience managing product liability, commercial litigation, government-facing investigations (including antitrust investigations), employment litigation or complex internal investigations.
• Experience working with global legal teams and cross-functional stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with e-discovery, legal holds, litigation reporting, matter-management tools and outside counsel management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support US litigation, disputes, claims and investigations, including case strategy, factual investigation, risk assessment, budgeting, settlement evaluation and coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Reassess and challenge litigation strategy to ensure internal teams and outside counsel are prepared, cost-effective and aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate strategic settlement opportunities to mitigate legal and business risk, protect the company’s reputation and, where appropriate, support favorable financial outcomes.
• Support product liability, quality-related, commercial and other business disputes, including pre-litigation risk assessments, preservation obligations, document discovery, witness preparation and cross-functional coordination.
• Partner with Global Litigation to align US matters with global dispute-resolution strategy, governance, reporting and risk-management priorities.
• Advise business leadership on US antitrust and competition-law matters, including investigations, litigation, compliance initiatives and competition-law assessments, in collaboration with Global Antitrust colleagues.
• Provide practical legal advice to People & Organization and business leaders on US labor and employment matters, including employee relations, terminations, accommodations, leaves, performance management, restrictive covenants, workplace investigations and employment policies.
• Support internal investigations and sensitive employee matters with People & Organization, Compliance, Corporate Security and other stakeholders, maintaining confidentiality, privilege and appropriate documentation.
• Communicate the status, risk profile, strategy and potential outcomes of litigation and employment matters to relevant legal, People & Organization, Compliance, Finance and business stakeholders.
• Manage litigation, antitrust and employment matters toward legally sound, business-aligned outcomes while maintaining stakeholder partnership, cost discipline and compliance with internal governance.
• Maintain institutional knowledge of significant litigation, antitrust and investigation matters, including continuity of oversight, risk assessment, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor federal, state and local legal developments affecting US litigation risk and employment obligations, and educate stakeholders on emerging risks and mitigation steps.
• Collaborate with Legal, People & Organization and business colleagues on policies, templates, training, communications and process improvements that reduce litigation and employment risk.
• Participate in relevant global litigation, antitrust, dispute-resolution or employment-law forums, contributing guidance, best practices and reporting processes.
• Select, supervise and direct outside counsel, manage budgets and ensure external legal support is strategically aligned and cost-efficient.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.
• Company match for retirement savings accounts, including 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time and parental leave.
• Potential sign-on bonus, restricted stock units and discretionary awards, depending on the position offered and applicable terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree