APAC Investigations & Litigation Counsel

Business Introduction

GSK remains committed to achieving bold ambitions for the future, leveraging strong performance momentum to significantly increase our positive impact on the health of billions of patients globally. Our Ahead Together strategy is centered on early intervention to prevent and alter the course of disease, thereby protecting people and supporting healthcare systems.

Our diverse portfolio consists of vaccines, specialty medicines, and general medicines. Through continuous innovation and a dedicated focus on scientific and technical excellence, we strive to develop and launch new, groundbreaking treatments that address critical health challenges.

Position Summary

Join us as part of our legal team in Asia Pacific, where you will work on business critical investigations and litigation, helping protect and advance our business. You will collaborate closely with internal partners as well as external counsel and stakeholders to address complex challenges with integrity and dedication. We value professionals who bring curiosity, clear judgment and resilience to the table. This role offers a meaningful way to grow your legal career while contributing to GSK’s mission of uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include:

• •Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel in region, you will manage sensitive internal investigations across Asia Pacific (APAC).
• •Provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice and support to business partners on matters involving investigationsand dispute resolution in APAC and beyond.
• •Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to develop effective responses to regulatory issues and potential litigation.
• •Monitor and review developments in local laws and regulations relevant to investigations and litigation, working with other members of the legal function across the region.
• •Support and present in training sessions raising awareness of legal risks within the region whilst providing practical, business friendly counsel.

Why You ?

Basic Qualification

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• •Law degree from a recognized institution and admission to practice law in one or more jurisdictions in Asia Pacific or another relevant jurisdiction.
• •Minimum of 5 years’ experience in investigations, regulatory matters, or litigation, ideally within a multinational corporate or law firm setting. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the pharmaceuticals sector. We are looking for candidates committed to developing in an in-house investigations/litigation role in the region with genuine enthusiasm for the practice area and an understanding of the specific challenges that come with such a role.
• •Strong understanding of Asia Pacific legal and regulatory environments related to investigations and disputes.
• •Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain high ethical standards.
• •Clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal, drafting and negotiating skills.
• •Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualification

The following characteristics are beneficial:

• •Demonstrable experience working in or with a multinational ”matrix” organisation, influencing others in different functions and advising on cross border issues.
• •Working knowledge of anti-corruption, anti-bribery, or compliance programs.
• •Fluency in English and one or more Asian languages spoken in the region.
• •Proven ability to manage complex investigations from start to finish.
• •Familiarity with dispute resolution and litigation processes in Asia Pacific.
• •Proactive mindset with problem-solving skills and a genuine interest in continuous learning.

This role is based in Singapore and is primarily on-site, with some flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate. Travel will be required, sometimes at very short notce.

If you are ready to bring your legal expertise to a team that makes an impact and embraces inclusion, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.

Skills

Business Strategies, Change Management, Data Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Alliances

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We embrace an agile working culture across our roles, so if flexibility is important to you please discuss opportunities with our hiring team. If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact APACRecruitment.Adjustments@gsk.com . Please note this email is for adjustment requests only; for other enquiries please use our standard contact channels.

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