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District Attorney roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission. Australian lawyers pursuing U.S. prosecutorial work can secure E-3 visa sponsorship through a county or state employer, with no lottery and indefinite two-year renewals tied to continued employment.
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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 a District Attorney
Get your JD equivalency assessed early
U.S. employers and consular officers need to see your Australian law degree mapped to a Juris Doctor. A credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized service documents the equivalency before your LCA is filed.
Research bar admission requirements by state
Most DA offices require active admission to that state's bar. Australian-trained lawyers typically sit the Uniform Bar Exam as a foreign-educated applicant, so confirm your target state's eligibility rules before applying to specific offices.
Target county and city offices that already sponsor
Public prosecutors are government employers, which means they file LCAs through DOL like any private employer. Search DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify which jurisdictions have certified LCAs for attorney roles in the past.
Frame your application around specialty occupation
The E-3 visa requires the role to specifically require a law degree. A DA job posting that says 'Juris Doctor required' and 'bar admission required' satisfies this cleanly. Roles that list a law degree as preferred rather than required create unnecessary consulate scrutiny.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Government employers unfamiliar with E-3 sponsorship often stall on the DOL filing. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA certification and consulate paperwork end-to-end, removing the burden from HR teams that have never processed an E-3 before.
Confirm your I-94 status before accepting an offer
If you're already in the U.S. on another visa status, your E-3 application timing depends on your current I-94 expiry. Consular processing in Australia is usually faster than a change of status, so factor that into your start date negotiation.
E-3 Visa District Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find District Attorney jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most DA offices don't advertise E-3 sponsorship explicitly because it's initiated after an offer. Use Migrate Mate to search District Attorney roles by E-3 eligibility and employer filing history. Once you identify a target jurisdiction, confirm with HR that they're willing to file a Labor Condition Application through DOL before advancing in the process.
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 the E-3 visa work for government employers like county DA offices?
Yes. County, city, and state DA offices can sponsor E-3 visas the same way private employers can. They file an LCA through DOL, obtain certification, and support your DS-160 and consulate appointment. Government employers are sometimes less familiar with the E-3 process than large private law firms, so being prepared to explain the requirements to HR is common.
Is the E-3 visa better than the H-1B for District Attorney roles?
For Australian lawyers, the E-3 is significantly more practical than the H-1B visa for DA roles. There's no annual lottery, no cap, and the employer can file year-round. H-1B selection in any given year is not guaranteed, which makes it unreliable for roles with fixed start dates tied to bar admission cycles or office hiring calendars. The E-3's indefinite renewals also suit the long tenure typical of prosecutorial careers.
Does my Australian law degree qualify me for the E-3 specialty occupation requirement?
An Australian Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. Juris Doctor for E-3 purposes, provided you obtain a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluator. The consular officer will want to see that the role specifically requires a law degree, not just that a degree is preferred. Bar admission in the relevant U.S. state is also a standard prerequisite for DA positions.