Senior Assistant General Counsel, Business Development

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

Salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Additional benefits include relocation packages, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and 401K matching.

Job Title:

Senior Assistant General Counsel, Business Development

Experience Information:

At least eight (8) years of corporate law experience within a large, global corporation or major law firm is required for this position.

Familiarity with specialized subjects that arise in transactional matters, including securities laws, tax, IP, antitrust, employment, data privacy, regulatory and technology, is preferred.

Prior experience in the animal health or crop science industry, or in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices, is a plus.

Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health, dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. They are currently seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel, Business Development to join their global legal organization. This role will be responsible for working closely with senior leaders and Business Development teams across the globe, supporting domestic and international M&A, complex licensing and distribution agreements, and related transactions. The Senior Assistant General Counsel will also be responsible for supervising other lawyers supporting Business Development. This is a full-time position located at the Global Elanco Headquarters in Greenfield, IN, with a hybrid work environment.

Elanco values diversity and inclusion in their work environment, believing that it is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Employees at Elanco have the opportunity to work with dynamic individuals, acquire new skills and experiences, and be part of a company that champions new ways of thinking.

Key responsibilities for this role include working with business development leadership and other partners to execute asset divestitures, strategic partnerships, and other corporate transactions on a global scale. The Senior Assistant General Counsel will lead legal due diligence, develop and negotiate key deal terms, draft asset purchase and other agreements, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage post-closing integration and other activities. This role will also be responsible for conducting training and professional development activities for Elanco's global legal and business development organizations, as well as selecting and engaging outside counsel for critical support on complex legal, regulatory, and business issues.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and at least eight (8) years of corporate law experience within a large, global corporation or major law firm. They must be a member of at least one state bar in good standing and have experience managing and leading transaction teams. Other qualifications include effective communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, familiarity with specialized subjects in transactional matters, and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate must also be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred skills and qualifications include familiarity with the animal health or crop science industry, prior experience in pharmaceuticals, biotech, or medical devices, and a proactive, positive leadership style. Elanco offers a comprehensive benefits package, including multiple relocation packages, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and 401K matching. The salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications.

In summary, Elanco is seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel, Business Development to join their global legal organization. This role will be responsible for supporting domestic and international M&A, complex licensing and distribution agreements, and related transactions, as well as leading legal due diligence and managing post-closing integration. The ideal candidate will have at least eight (8) years of corporate law experience, effective communication skills, and a proactive, positive leadership style. Elanco offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $200,000 - $250,000 per year for this position.

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Comprehensive benefits package including financial, physical, and mental well-being, relocation packages, shutdowns, parental leave, Employee Resource Groups, annual bonus, flexible work arrangements, 401K matching.

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Legal Due Diligence, Drafting and Negotiation, Team Management, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Organizational Skills, Proactive Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates can apply through the company's website or job portal.

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, Member of at least one state bar in good standing.

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