Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Marketing

at  Elanco

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS):

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school; admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial or marketing law, preferably in a corporate or law firm setting.
• Top Skills: Strong understanding of advertising and competition law; collaborative problem-solving and communication.

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• Experience in the animal health or pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with international legal and regulatory requirements in advertising and business development.
• Expertise in digital marketing law and sanctions compliance.
• Strong negotiation skills and business acumen.
• Experience advising on cross-border transactions.

YOUR ROLE: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING

As the Assistant General Counsel, you will be a key member of the Elanco Legal team, supporting commercial, marketing, and business development functions both locally and globally. In this role, you will drive compliance, minimize legal risks, and provide strategic guidance across a range of marketing, business development, and competition law matters.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide legal counsel on commercial, marketing, and business development initiatives, ensuring compliance with advertising and competition laws.
• Draft, review, and negotiate marketing materials, promotional agreements, and strategic business documents.
• Counsel on digital marketing, promotional materials, and compliance with industry standards.
• Advise on sanctions and develop compliance programs to address sanctions-related risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal issues in new and existing initiatives.

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 matchin