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Assistant General Counsel roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a Juris Doctor and active bar admission. Australian lawyers can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, the visa is cap-free, renews in two-year increments, and lets you move between in-house roles with a new LCA filing.
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At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Brand Attorney — Business Unit Counsel
Job Description
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Provide strategic and solutions-oriented counsel to a Lilly Business Unit as brand counsel for its product portfolio (therapeutic area(s) as assigned). This attorney will counsel business unit teams — including marketing, medical affairs, product development, and communications — on various legal matters including, but not limited to, FDA labeling and advertising requirements, U.S. and global clinical development and regulatory submissions, the Anti-Kickback Statute and its safe harbors, the False Claims Act, antitrust and unfair competition law, consumer protection, data rights and privacy, FTC commercial law, and business transactions. Depending on the therapeutic area assigned, additional subject matter may include laws and regulations pertaining to sponsored testing, Medicare coverage and reimbursement dynamics, and device or digital health considerations.
In this role, this attorney will work collaboratively with legal colleagues in other areas, business units, and affiliates, and must be proactive and adept in providing practical counsel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment. The position will report to the applicable Business Unit General Counsel.
Responsibilities
Activities in this role may include the following:
- Providing legal counsel and education on FDA labeling and promotional matters
- Collaborating with sales and marketing colleagues to advise on patient support and other programs consistent with healthcare fraud and abuse laws
- Educating business partners on potential legal implications of proposed marketing programs
- Advising on potential legal implications related to interactions with third parties relevant to the assigned therapeutic area (e.g., diagnostics companies, digital health partners)
- Participating as a core member of leadership teams responsible for U.S. brands and/or global product strategies
- Drafting, reviewing, and advising on various contracts related to Lilly assets, including collaborative research agreements
- Advising on data disclosures following clinical development achievements via press release and U.S. and international medical congresses, consistent with applicable laws and regulations
LOCATION
- US, Indianapolis preferred; remote candidates willing to travel to Indianapolis (or other locations) as needed will be considered.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree and JD degree from accredited schools
- Admitted to the bar in at least one of the fifty states; eligible to be admitted to the bar in Indiana under Indiana Admissions Rules
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 4 years of experience in-house in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company's law department
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
- Working knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical marketing laws and regulations as generally practiced by innovative, multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Experience with product counseling in the diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, or oncology therapeutic areas
- Global mindset — familiarity or experience supporting global marketing and commercialization of pharmaceuticals worldwide or in jurisdictions outside the United States preferred
- Demonstrated experience with clinical collaborations, the Anti-Kickback Statute, competition law, pricing, and reimbursement/access issues as they pertain to the pharmaceutical industry, including Medicare
- Experience evaluating scientific communications for integrity and context, and applying principles for communicating truthful and non-misleading scientific information
- Experience evaluating sponsored testing programs for compliance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Demonstrated ability to assess and help business colleagues manage risk in a highly regulated environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information accurately and concisely to influence others at all levels of management, including C-suite executives
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Sound judgment and issue-spotting ability
- Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner well with others
- Committed to teamwork and collaboration, both within Legal and with business partners
- Fluency in technology and appetite for applying technological solutions to simplify work and improve efficiency in the delivery of legal services
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for creative and innovative solutions
OTHER INFORMATION
- Some travel required (US and limited international)
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 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$229,500 - $336,600
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.
INTRODUCTION
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Brand Attorney — Business Unit Counsel
Job Description
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Provide strategic and solutions-oriented counsel to a Lilly Business Unit as brand counsel for its product portfolio (therapeutic area(s) as assigned). This attorney will counsel business unit teams — including marketing, medical affairs, product development, and communications — on various legal matters including, but not limited to, FDA labeling and advertising requirements, U.S. and global clinical development and regulatory submissions, the Anti-Kickback Statute and its safe harbors, the False Claims Act, antitrust and unfair competition law, consumer protection, data rights and privacy, FTC commercial law, and business transactions. Depending on the therapeutic area assigned, additional subject matter may include laws and regulations pertaining to sponsored testing, Medicare coverage and reimbursement dynamics, and device or digital health considerations.
In this role, this attorney will work collaboratively with legal colleagues in other areas, business units, and affiliates, and must be proactive and adept in providing practical counsel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and innovative environment. The position will report to the applicable Business Unit General Counsel.
Responsibilities
Activities in this role may include the following:
- Providing legal counsel and education on FDA labeling and promotional matters
- Collaborating with sales and marketing colleagues to advise on patient support and other programs consistent with healthcare fraud and abuse laws
- Educating business partners on potential legal implications of proposed marketing programs
- Advising on potential legal implications related to interactions with third parties relevant to the assigned therapeutic area (e.g., diagnostics companies, digital health partners)
- Participating as a core member of leadership teams responsible for U.S. brands and/or global product strategies
- Drafting, reviewing, and advising on various contracts related to Lilly assets, including collaborative research agreements
- Advising on data disclosures following clinical development achievements via press release and U.S. and international medical congresses, consistent with applicable laws and regulations
LOCATION
- US, Indianapolis preferred; remote candidates willing to travel to Indianapolis (or other locations) as needed will be considered.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree and JD degree from accredited schools
- Admitted to the bar in at least one of the fifty states; eligible to be admitted to the bar in Indiana under Indiana Admissions Rules
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 4 years of experience in-house in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company's law department
ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
- Working knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical marketing laws and regulations as generally practiced by innovative, multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Experience with product counseling in the diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, or oncology therapeutic areas
- Global mindset — familiarity or experience supporting global marketing and commercialization of pharmaceuticals worldwide or in jurisdictions outside the United States preferred
- Demonstrated experience with clinical collaborations, the Anti-Kickback Statute, competition law, pricing, and reimbursement/access issues as they pertain to the pharmaceutical industry, including Medicare
- Experience evaluating scientific communications for integrity and context, and applying principles for communicating truthful and non-misleading scientific information
- Experience evaluating sponsored testing programs for compliance
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Demonstrated ability to assess and help business colleagues manage risk in a highly regulated environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information accurately and concisely to influence others at all levels of management, including C-suite executives
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Sound judgment and issue-spotting ability
- Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner well with others
- Committed to teamwork and collaboration, both within Legal and with business partners
- Fluency in technology and appetite for applying technological solutions to simplify work and improve efficiency in the delivery of legal services
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for creative and innovative solutions
OTHER INFORMATION
- Some travel required (US and limited international)
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 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$229,500 - $336,600
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Assistant General Counsel
Verify your bar admission transfers correctly
Australian law degrees don't automatically satisfy U.S. bar requirements. Confirm you hold active admission in at least one U.S. state before applying, most in-house AGC roles require it, and the E-3 visa specialty occupation standard depends on that credential.
Target companies with existing in-house legal teams
Companies that already employ U.S.-based general counsel understand the LCA filing process and internal approval chains. Mid-market firms in tech, financial services, and healthcare are especially active in sponsoring in-house legal hires on E-3 visas.
Frame your Australian legal background as jurisdiction-specific value
Hiring managers sometimes flag international credentials as a liability. Reframe your Australian corporate law and regulatory experience as a differentiator for roles involving cross-border transactions, APAC operations, or international compliance programs.
Request the LCA before your start date is set
Your employer must file the Labor Condition Application with the DOL and receive certification before you can attend your consulate appointment. Build that lead time into your offer negotiation so your start date reflects realistic E-3 processing timelines.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
In-house legal roles often involve tight offer-to-start timelines. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, DS-160, and consulate paperwork so nothing slips between employer HR and your visa appointment.
Clarify employment type during offer negotiations
E-3 visas require a direct employer-employee relationship. Contract, secondment, or third-party staffing arrangements complicate LCA filing and can delay or invalidate sponsorship. Confirm the role is a direct hire before the offer stage.
E-3 Visa Assistant General Counsel: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Assistant General Counsel jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals searching for U.S. roles that support E-3 sponsorship. Rather than filtering generic job boards for visa-willing employers, Migrate Mate surfaces Assistant General Counsel positions at companies with active sponsorship history, so you spend less time cold-applying to roles that will reject you at the offer stage.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Assistant General Counsel role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. The E-3 specialty occupation requirement is met when a role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Assistant General Counsel positions universally require a Juris Doctor, which exceeds that threshold. USCIS and the DOL both treat attorney roles as qualifying specialty occupations, so the designation is rarely contested for in-house legal positions.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Assistant General Counsel roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so Australian lawyers can apply any time a job offer is in hand. H-1B visa petitions for the same role are subject to an annual cap and random selection, meaning a qualified candidate can be shut out for a full year despite a valid offer. The E-3 also renews indefinitely in two-year increments, which suits the multi-year tenure typical of in-house AGC roles.
Can I change employers or move to a new AGC role while on an E-3?
Yes, but you can't start with the new employer until a fresh LCA is certified by the DOL and your new E-3 documentation is in order. There's no portability provision equivalent to what exists for H-1B holders, so the timing needs to be coordinated carefully. Some Australians return to Australia for a new consulate appointment; others change status from within the U.S. if they remain in valid E-3 status.