Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Your Role: Assistant General Counsel - Litigation 

The Assistant General Counsel - Litigation supports Elanco’s global litigation team by providing proactive and strategic advocacy, counseling, and oversight of pre-litigation, litigation and post-litigation related matters.  This includes supporting the discovery process, direct handling of routine, simple, and complex litigation across the country and globally, and where appropriate, partnering with local and outside counsel.  

Your Responsibilities: 

• Provides legal counsel on a wide range of matters such as administrative EEOC investigations, pre-litigation demands, subpoena production requirements, labor and employment matters, contract disputes, product liability allegations, as well as more complex, protracted disputes. 

• Manages disputes through negotiation, mediation, and legal documentation such as demand letters, settlement agreements, position statements, discovery, pleading practice, court appearances, case resolution requirements. 

• Supports litigation efforts by managing budgets, coordinating investigations, and facilitating the discovery process. 

• Engages local and outside counsel in matters where appropriate. 

• Collaborates with the impacted Elanco business unit to arrive at satisfactory resolution of all matters assigned by the Global Head of Litigation. 

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):  

• Education: Juris Doctor degree from a US accredited law school and ability to obtain in-house IN license. 

• Required Experience: At least ten (10) years’ litigation experience including experience working for a major corporation and/or major law firm and/or an equivalent governmental entity with civil litigation responsibilities. 

• Top Two Skills: Ability to deliver work product within business constraints in a high-volume, fast-paced and demanding environment while balancing competing client requests; Strong learning agility and practical judgment. 

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): 

• State and Federal civil practice. 

• Experience leading, managing, and litigating to resolution EEO related administrative matters, contract disputes, securities violations, anti-trust, class action and product liability allegations. 

• Excellent interpersonal, strategic thinking, communication and organizational skills. 

• Desire to work on a lean Global Litigation team representing the legal and compliance organization with executive business leaders. 

Additional Information 

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment (MOVING TO INDIANAPOLIS Q4)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• Multiple relocation packages 

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 

• 8-week parental leave 

• 9 Employee Resource Groups 

• Annual bonus offering 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Up to 6% 401K matching