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Environmental Attorney roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a law degree and bar admission, meeting the specialty occupation standard. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a practical path for Australian-qualified lawyers targeting environmental law positions at U.S. firms, agencies, or corporations.
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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 Environmental Attorney
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Australian law degrees are assessed differently by U.S. employers and bar examiners. A credential evaluation from a NACES-approved service confirms your JD or LLB equivalent, which strengthens your specialty occupation case when your employer files the LCA with DOL.
Target firms with active environmental law practices
Focus on law firms, in-house legal teams at energy and mining companies, and environmental consulting firms that already handle regulatory compliance work. These employers understand specialty occupation requirements and are far more likely to navigate E-3 visa sponsorship without pushback.
Clarify bar admission requirements early in interviews
Some U.S. environmental attorney roles require admission to a specific state bar, which you won't hold as an Australian lawyer. Raise this upfront, many employers will proceed with sponsorship while you sit the bar exam, but you need that confirmed before the offer stage.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your visa application can proceed. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, so your employer isn't left managing an unfamiliar government filing process alone.
Confirm your employer will sponsor before accepting an offer
E-3 sponsorship requires your employer to sign the LCA as the petitioning party. Confirm their willingness to file with DOL during negotiations, not after accepting. Some smaller firms are unfamiliar with the E-3 and may initially hesitate, even if the process is less burdensome than an H-1B visa.
Time your consulate appointment around your start date
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. Appointment wait times vary by location and season. Book your slot as soon as your LCA is certified so you're not delaying your start date by weeks due to scheduling backlogs.
E-3 Visa Environmental Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Environmental Attorney jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, it surfaces Environmental Attorney roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship for Australian professionals. General job boards don't filter by visa type or nationality, so you'll spend significant time screening out roles that won't work. Migrate Mate removes that friction and connects you directly with relevant opportunities.
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 Environmental Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Environmental Attorney positions require at minimum a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree and typically bar admission, which meets the specialty occupation standard under the E-3. The DOL-certified LCA your employer files confirms the role meets prevailing wage requirements. Positions that require only general legal knowledge without a specific degree field can face more scrutiny, but environmental law roles with regulatory and compliance responsibilities consistently qualify.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for Environmental Attorney roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens but has no annual lottery and no cap, so you can apply at any time of year. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a random lottery, meaning even qualified attorneys are frequently not selected. For an Australian environmental lawyer with a U.S. job offer, the E-3 is the direct path, no lottery risk, no multi-year wait, and indefinitely renewable in two-year increments.
Can I start work while waiting for my E-3 visa if I'm already in the U.S.?
Not on an E-3 directly. If you're in the U.S. on another valid status, you can apply for a change of status through USCIS rather than attending a consulate interview, which allows you to remain in the U.S. during processing. If you're outside the U.S. or prefer the consulate route, you'll need your visa stamp in hand before starting employment. Your employer cannot lawfully employ you until your E-3 status is active.