Deputy General Counsel - Americas & Global Head of Litigation

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.

Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

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Your Role: Deputy General Counsel – Americas and Global Head of Litigation

The Deputy General Counsel–Americas and Global Head of Litigation is a critical leadership position at the Company and will work with Elanco’s General Counsel, Legal Leadership Team and business leaders.

In this role, you will be expected to problem-solve in a quick and efficient manner while utilizing strong legal and business judgment.

The Deputy General Counsel will be a leader within the Legal department and is expected to manage a team of lawyers in the Americas region, strategically lead litigation, and partner with business leaders and colleagues on projects across the Company.

Your Responsibilities:


* Be a leader of Elanco's legal strategy: Provide strategic counsel and direction on a global scale for all legal, compliance, and litigation matters.


* Ensure legal compliance and mitigate risk: Oversee company-wide adherence to laws and regulations, providing proactive legal support and guidance across all business functions.


* Drive operational excellence in legal services: Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing legal team while ensuring efficient and effective delivery of legal services.


* Partner with senior leadership and business stakeholders: Advise the executive team and business partners on critical decisions with legal implications, actively participating in strategic initiatives.


* Foster a culture of ethics and compliance: Supervise and guide the company's ethics and compliance programs, providing training and promoting a culture of integrity.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 


* Education: J.D.

from an accredited law school and qualified to practice law in Indiana or the ability to be admitted in six (6) months.

In good standing in all jurisdictions to which a candidate has been admitted.



* Experience: At least twelve years (12) years of experience gained in a major law firm and/or as in-house counsel in roles of increasing responsibility with an emphasis on general commercial law.


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