Sr. Director- Counsel- Employment Law and Employee Benefits

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

It's never been a better time to be a part of Lilly. Are you a legal expert with a passion for employment law? If you have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as exceptional attention to detail, we have an exciting opportunity that’s tailor-made for you! We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Employment Law Attorney to join our dynamic team. This role offers the chance to apply expertise in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This work directly impacts our employees’ lives. You’ll navigate the complexities of employment law, ensuring compliance while advocating for the best interests of our team. If you’re ready to take flight in a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure, we can’t wait to meet you!

What we're looking for:

This position will provide legal support to Human Resources (HR) and business units across the enterprise. The person in this role will also be responsible for providing advice on employee and labor relations, talent management, mergers and acquisitions, DEI, employment litigation, and other related topics. This person must demonstrate strong initiative and excellent judgment while being proactive and strategic in addressing challenges, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, anticipating risks, minimizing liability, maintaining ethical standards, protecting our reputation and advancing the organization’s interests. This position will need to develop relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. They should possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

What you'll do:

• Provide advice to senior business and HR leaders regarding employment law and other related topics such as labor relations, immigration, compensation, etc.
• Manage and supervise external counsel and handle disputes through arbitration and litigation.
• Assist with internal investigations.
• Work closely with various departments within HR and with business unit personnel on a variety of employment law and other related matters.
• Coach HR professionals and managers on how to manage people in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Advise on global mobility matters, including tax, social insurance, housing, etc.
• Negotiate and draft agreements and letters relating to employment law, global mobility, compensation, confidentiality, non-disclosure, severance, settlement, releases, waivers, immigration, real estate, and leases.
• Participate in corporate transactions, due diligence reviews, and audits.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and communicate those changes to HR leadership and managers.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar in at least one of the fifty states.
• At least six years of relevant professional experience; prior in-house experience representing large corporations in the health care field preferred.

Preferred skills:

• Experience advising clients on global mobility, employment law, labor relations, and other human resources issues.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management and HR leaders.
• Strong organizational skills, time management skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated success influencing all levels of an organization.
• Proven negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Effective communicator and presenter at all levels.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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