Corporate and Legal Risk Counsel

At GSK we unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Our legal team plays a pivotal role in enabling the business to deliver on that purpose, guiding safe, compliant and effective decision making across complex global operations.

Role Overview

We're looking for a commercially minded UK qualified junior to mid level lawyer to join us as Corporate and Legal Risk Counsel at GSK's London HQ.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal support on governance and compliance for a UK listed company, including investor disclosures, financial reporting, share buybacks, bond issuances and global transactions.
• Act as a legal subject matter expert on ABAC, SEC and related legal matters, advising on risk, mitigation and controls.
• Support significant and complex corporate transactions from a legal and compliance perspective.
• Prepare legal advice and briefings for the Disclosure Committee and other governance boards.
• Conduct legal research to ensure compliance with UK corporate governance regimes and listed company obligations.
• Review and draft contractual arrangements and commercial alliance documents to ensure ABAC and SEC compliance, including complex R&D and third party engagements.
• Assess and, where required, draft licence applications to regulatory authorities to ensure compliant activity in sanctioned markets.
• Help execute and evolve GSK's ABAC and SEC compliance programmes: draft and review policies, procedures and training, advise on appropriate controls and ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.

Basic Qualifications

• Junior to mid level UK qualified solicitor or barrister with experience ideally gained at a top tier law firm.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and governance frameworks for UK listed entities.
• Experience advising on complex, high value transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide clear, pragmatic advice.
• Proven track record in drafting legal documents, agreements and regulatory submissions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse teams.
• Proactive, detail oriented, with strong learning agility and a desire to broaden expertise in ABAC and SEC.

Benefits & Why GSK

• Work on high impact legal and compliance matters at a global healthcare company committed to improving patient outcomes.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team with clear opportunities to grow your legal and commercial skills.
• Flexible working arrangements and access to learning and development resources.

Closing Date for applications

9th December 2025

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Flexibility & Accessibility

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Adjustments & Support

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or . The helpline is available from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.