Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations
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Job Description
Senior Lilly attorney leading complex pharmaceutical litigation and government investigations. Advising leadership, directing outside counsel, and managing enforcement risks.
Responsibilities:
- Actively manage litigation, government investigations, and other disputes
- Direct litigation strategy, select and supervise outside counsel, and develop and adhere 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 Legal team members and cross-functional colleagues
- Provide practical legal counsel on business initiatives and emerging risks
- Engage with government agencies, industry groups, and outside counsel networks on litigation and enforcement issues
- Monitor and analyze litigation and enforcement developments affecting the pharmaceutical industry
- Report to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Litigation and Government Investigations
Requirements:
- 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 at a global company and/or top law firm
- Track record of litigation success through discovery, dispositive motions, trials, settlement negotiations, and appeals
- Experience managing litigation and/or government investigations within the pharmaceutical or another highly regulated industry (preferred)
- Experience with antitrust, product liability, commercial, securities, consumer protection, or privacy claims; healthcare programs; and/or fraud and abuse laws (preferred)
- Collaborative, client-service orientation and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with and influence others
- Enthusiasm for using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to quickly master unfamiliar subject matter and adapt to changing risks
- Demonstrated leadership with senior leadership
- Ability to handle highly confidential information appropriately
- Federal judicial clerkship and/or trial experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
Benefits:
- Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance
- Company-sponsored 401(k)
- Pension
- Vacation benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Prescription drug benefits
- Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance and death benefits
- Time off and leave of absence benefits
- Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
- Employee resource groups open to all employees
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