Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Internal Legal Investigations

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead and manage a high-performing team of attorneys and other assigned team members handling global internal legal investigations and potentially related litigation matters .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $234,000 - $343,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in managing global internal investigations and compliance, with a strong focus on anti-corruption laws and regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to lead teams, provide strategic legal advice, and collaborate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

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J.D. DegreeActive License To Practice Law15 Years Legal ExperienceGlobal Compliance ExpertiseTeam Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Government InvestigationsAnti-Corruption ComplianceForeign Corrupt Practices ActCross-Border InvestigationsCriminal And Civil FraudAnti-Kickback StatuteFalse Claims ActRisk ManagementLegal AdvisoryLitigation Management

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceCollaborationCommunicationAdvising Senior LeadershipTraining And Guidance

Tools & Technologies

AutomationAI TechnologyCompliance Strategies

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated IndustryLife SciencesGlobal Enforcement InitiativesPharmaceutical IndustryFederal Enforcement Authorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a high-performing team of attorneys and other assigned team members handling global internal legal investigations and potentially related litigation matters
Advise on best practices for managing legal risks of operating in a global economy
Provide proactive legal advice and strategic direction on complex investigation issues, mitigations, and collateral consequences
Advise on global anti-corruption compliance, fraud, global anti-bribery laws, and related issues
Advise legal leadership and senior management on global enforcement initiatives, priorities, laws, regulations, industry standards, and policy and enforcement developments affecting multinational corporations and the pharmaceutical industry
Coordinate investigation risk management with global legal, HR, and compliance peers
Collaborate with federal, state, and global enforcement regulators and external stakeholders
Manage relationships with external counsel, consultants, industry peers and associations, and third-party service providers
Oversee strategic use of automation, AI, and innovative technology for investigations and proactive compliance strategies
Provide training and guidance on compliance and investigation best practices
Individually lead complex investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s and J.D. degree
Active license to practice law in the United States
Minimum of 15 years legal experience, primarily as lead attorney handling government investigations and enforcement matters
Experience at a global corporation operating in a highly regulated industry, preferably with experience at a government enforcement authority or elite law firm advising global corporations
Experience advising on global compliance and enforcement risks, including anti-corruption laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, economic and export sanctions, criminal and civil fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act matters, and cross-border investigations
Significant experience as a lead attorney handling government enforcement inquiries and investigations before or for federal enforcement authorities such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission
Team leadership experience
Effectiveness advising and collaborating with senior leadership
Experience in a highly regulated industry; life sciences experience preferred
Strong executive presence
Ability to provide practical legal advice and distill complex legal issues into business-accessible messaging

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Employee resource groups and support networks