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Attorney roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a law degree and active bar admission. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian-qualified lawyers pursuing U.S. legal careers. You'll need a qualifying job offer and a certified LCA before your consulate appointment.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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 QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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 as an Attorney
Credential your Australian law degree early
U.S. employers need to confirm your Australian LLB or JD meets specialty occupation standards. Request an academic credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body before you start applying so you can attach it to LCA documentation without delays.
Check bar admission requirements by state
Most U.S. law firms require active bar admission in the state where you'll work. Some states allow foreign-trained lawyers to sit the bar directly; others require an LLM first. Confirm your eligibility before targeting firms in a specific market.
Target firms with existing E-3 filing history
Search DOL LCA disclosure data for law firms that have filed E-3 visa Labor Condition Applications. Firms already familiar with the E-3 process move faster and are less likely to confuse it with H-1B lottery requirements during the offer stage.
Position your offer letter around specialty occupation
The LCA and visa application both require the role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Your offer letter should specify that a J.D. or LLB is a minimum requirement for the position, not merely preferred. A vague description can trigger DOL scrutiny during LCA certification.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Attorney E-3 applications involve coordinating the DOL LCA certification, DS-160, and consulate scheduling across tight timelines. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to manage each stage so nothing slips between your offer acceptance and your interview date.
Disclose prior visa history accurately on the DS-160
If you previously held a student or visitor visa, answer DS-160 travel and visa history questions completely. Inconsistencies between your immigration record and your application are one of the most common causes of 221(g) administrative processing delays for attorney applicants.
E-3 Visa Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Attorney jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Attorney roles by employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. The E-3 has no annual cap, so you're not competing against a lottery deadline. Focus your search on law firms and legal departments that have filed Labor Condition Applications before, since they understand the process and can move quickly after an offer.
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 Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Attorney positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require a minimum of a J.D. or LLB as a condition of employment, not simply as a preference. The DOL's LCA certification and the consular officer's review will both assess whether your offer letter clearly states that a law degree is required for the specific role.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian attorneys?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian attorneys than the H-1B. There is no annual lottery, no cap, and the application goes directly to a U.S. consulate in Australia without a USCIS petition in most cases. H-1B requires winning a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate, then waiting months for USCIS adjudication. E-3 approval can happen within weeks of filing.
Can I change employers or practice areas after entering on an E-3?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp or a change of status if you're already inside the U.S. Changing practice areas within the same firm is generally fine as long as the role still qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring your law degree.