[Hiring] Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations @Lilly

Role Description

The Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations role is for a creative, curious, and strategic litigator with an innovative mindset, impeccable judgment, and at least 15 years of experience at a global company and/or top law firm. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility, proactively developing and executing litigation objectives and providing related counsel on complex and evolving issues. The position reports to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations. Remote candidates are welcome, with periodic travel to Indianapolis and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage litigation, government investigations, and other disputes, directing strategy, selecting and supervising outside counsel, and developing and adhering to reasonable budgets.
• Lead responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and government inquiries.
• Update and advise senior leadership on litigation, government investigations, and related matters.
• Build and maintain relationships with other Legal team members and cross-functional colleagues.
• Provide practical legal counsel on business initiatives and emerging risks.
• Engage with key external entities, including government agencies, industry groups, and outside counsel networks, on litigation- and enforcement-related issues.
• Monitor and analyze litigation and enforcement developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D.
• Active license to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including managing complex litigation (e.g., MDLs, class actions, complex arbitrations, or similar legal matters) at a global company and/or top law firm.
• Track record of litigation success, including strategic management of matters through discovery, dispositive motions, trials, settlement negotiations, and appeals.

Requirements

• Experience managing litigation and/or government investigations within the pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry, including matters involving antitrust, product liability, commercial, securities, consumer protection, or privacy claims; state and federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, 340B); and/or fraud and abuse laws (e.g., AKS, False Claims Act).
• Collaborative, client-service orientation, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with and influence others.
• Enthusiasm for harnessing artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to litigate more effectively and improve processes.
• Comfortable operating with a sense of urgency and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Willingness and ability to expand knowledge, master unfamiliar subject matter quickly, and continuously adapt to a changing risk landscape.
• Demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in working with senior leadership.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Federal judicial clerkship and/or trial experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).