Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Internal Legal Investigations

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead and manage a global team of high-performing 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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in global compliance, anti-corruption laws, and government investigations, with a strong focus on strategic direction and risk management. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate with senior leadership, and provide practical legal advice in a highly regulated environment.

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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 ActEconomic And Export SanctionsCriminal And Civil FraudAnti-Kickback StatuteFalse Claims ActCross-Border InvestigationsLegal Risk ManagementComplex Investigations

Soft Skills

Strong Executive PresenceEffective CollaborationPractical Legal AdviceBusiness Accessible Messaging

Tools & Technologies

AutomationAIInnovative Technology

Industry Keywords

Highly Regulated IndustryLife Sciences ExperienceGlobal Enforcement InitiativesLegal Advice And CounselingCompliance Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a global team of high-performing 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
Provide legal advice and counseling 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
Maintain connections with global legal, HR, and compliance peers for coordinated investigation risk management
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 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 in front of or for federal enforcement authorities such as the US Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission
Team leadership experience and effectiveness in 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 benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Employee assistance program
Fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities