Senior Director- Counsel, Employment Law

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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! This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and proactive HR Legal team. Position reports to the Assistant General Counsel- Leader of Labor and Employment Law. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated 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! Responsibilities: Experienced and strategic labor and employment attorney with impeccable judgment who will be responsible for U.S. litigation matters. Individual must be energized by working in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility. Set strategy for, manage, and provide advice to senior leadership and the business on employment litigation. Manage a large litigation docket with the assistance of outside counsel. Manage an assigned portfolio of pre-litigation demand letters, attorney demands, and compliance hotline matters escalated to legal — including initial response drafting, investigation coordination, and settlement authority recommendations. Serve as primary attorney of record on an assigned portfolio of EEOC charges, drafting position statements, responding to requests for information, and managing mediation scheduling in coordination with outside counsel. Review and analyze agreements for enforceability and scope, advise on role-specific breach risk, and recommend hiring safeguards in coordination with TA Oversee annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance application and presentations. Build and maintain relationships with key Lilly constituencies. Maintain engagement with key external parties and entities, including counterparts at other companies in the industry, key government agencies, and outside counsel network. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s & J.D. degrees Active license to practice law in one of the 50 states. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in area of employment law. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Skills/Preferences: Demonstrated leadership and efficiency in working with senior leadership. Experience running a large and complex employment litigation docket. Highly motivated and collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with team members, other lawyers, and members of management across all levels of the company. Good judgment and a meticulous level of attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to influence others. Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information. Demonstrated commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to a changing environment. Experience working in a corporate legal department preferred. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $195,000 - $314,600 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. WeAreLilly

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