Associate Director - Legal Counsel

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · China, Shang Hai-上海, CN: Shang Hai

Associate Director - Legal Counsel for the Neuroscience business unit and Suzhou Plant, providing expert legal advice, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with laws and company policies. Responsibilities include advising on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and litigation matters, drafting agreements, supporting compliance programs, and training business teams.

What you'd actually do

  1. Proactively advise the business on a broad range of legal matters, including corporate, commercial, regulatory, compliance, transactions, competition, anti-bribery, sanctions, advertising, and litigation issues.
  2. Monitor, interpret, and communicate changes in relevant laws and regulations affecting business operations in the region.
  3. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements and lead complex negotiations.
  4. Support the implementation and enhancement of internal controls and compliance programs.
  5. Partner with stakeholders and other legal colleagues on diverse projects, ensuring the latest interpretations of applicable laws and standards are incorporated.

Skills

Required

  • Law degree from reputable university
  • Minimum 8 years’ post-qualification experience in reputable law firms or in-house legal department
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High learning agility, analytical skills, and sound judgment
  • Flexibility and ability to manage and prioritize a busy workload and competing demands
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Nice to have

  • Experience with healthcare industry, FMCG, or other regulated sectors
  • Experience in cross-functional and cross-geographical collaboration