Senior Director - Counsel - eDiscovery and Information Management

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a proven, strategic litigator with demonstrated experience leveraging eDiscovery and information management tactics successfully in litigation matters. This leader will be in a position to make a significant impact at Lilly and sit in the driver’s seat for strategic change. Our commitment to excellence drives everything we do, and we're looking for a dynamic leader to join our legal team.

Have you employed eDiscovery to litigate and win cases? Bring your experience leading litigation strategy and using eDiscovery and information management tactics in complex, multi-national matters, consider joining the Lilly team today and make an impact!

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Extensive Experience: A minimum of 8 years in complex litigation and eDiscovery, with a proven track record of success in high-stakes cases.
• eDiscovery Expertise: Deep knowledge of eDiscovery processes, including data collection, preservation, review, and production. Extensive experience and understanding of advanced eDiscovery strategies, tools and technologies is a must.
• Leadership Prowess: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team within a legal department. Experience mentoring and developing junior resources is highly valued.
• Strategic Vision: A strategic thinker who can develop and implement innovative eDiscovery and information management strategies that align with our company's goals.
• Technical Savvy: Proficiency in using ground breaking technologies to enhance eDiscovery practices. Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in legal contexts is critical.
• Regulatory Acumen: Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance issues related to data management issues applicable to a medicine company.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding communication and the ability to effectively influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across teams.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A creative problem solver who can navigate complex legal challenges and deliver results in high-pressure situations.
• Global Perspective: Experience working in a global environment and managing cross-border litigation and eDiscovery projects with demonstrated success.
• Passion for Innovation: A forward-thinking mentality with a passion for driving innovation and constant improvement in legal practices. Someone who embraces change through technological innovation and adoption.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and J.D. degrees
• Active license to practice law in at least one of the fifty states.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including at least 6 years of experience primarily focused in litigation strategy, eDiscovery and information management.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Seen as a thought leader in litigation strategy, eDiscovery and/or information management in the legal community.
• Deep experience working at a multi-national law firm advising clients on litigation strategy, eDiscovery and information management matters.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to influence leaders across the organization.
• Ability to research, track, and turn regulations and enforcement trends into practical, actionable advice.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills with corporate business partners and/or clients, including working closely with legal, information technology, compliance and security teammates and a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.
• Highly motivated and collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills and the capability to work effectively with team members and members of management across all levels of the company.
• Sound judgment and a meticulous level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence others.
• Demonstrated commitment to expand knowledge and adapt to the changing environment.
• Comfortable operating with time sensitive tasks and ability to handle competing priorities in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Ability to travel to Indianapolis on an as-needed basis.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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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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