Senior Associate / Manager – Legal Counsel – Transactions Centre of Excellence – Cork (Manufacturing Legal Support)

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.

About us

Eli Lilly Cork, Ireland, is made up of a talented diverse team of over 1,400 employees across 38 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Legal, Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.

Lilly offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Come join our team – Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

We are excited now to add another capability to the existing GBS team reporting to the Contracting Center of Excellence in Lilly Legal.

Lilly Legal

Lilly continues to be a leader in global pharmaceutical manufacturing. The development new and exciting medicines at Lilly has created a more complex, dynamic and diversified global manufacturing footprint and supply chain. The number and variety of external manufacturing partners and suppliers requires that Lilly closely cultivate and manage these key relationships, both internally and externally, to ensure that lifesaving medicines are produced in a reliable, efficient and sustainable way.

This role reports to the Transactions Center of Excellence – Cork in Lilly Legal and will support legal needs across defined areas of Lilly’s manufacturing network.

Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

This Associate/Senior Associate/Manager will be responsible for:

• Identifying and resolving, complex legal issues in relevant manufacturing site and related supply chain contracts;
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements, building internal consensus, mitigation of contractual risk and driving successful business outcomes;
• Providing clear advice to internal clients and legal leadership and ensuring that advice maximizes the performance of Lilly’s manufacturing base and supply chain;
• Effectively communicating, translating complex technical, performance issues into understandable terms and recommending strategic and sometimes novel solutions; and
• Communicate effectively internally and with our external partners.

Additionally, this role will:

• Take ownership of contractual matters and projects;
• Identify legal issues for assigned matters;
• Identify and implement functional solutions to improve operational excellence;
• Assist other attorneys and stakeholders in resolving legal issues on cross-functional projects;
• Develop knowledge of business and client concerns;
• Keep abreast of changes in the law;
• Represent Lilly externally to customers and suppliers and
• Resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Irish Qualified Solicitor
• Minimum 3 years of experience with contract negotiation and management, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Highly organized and detailed oriented;
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks and provide contract-based solutions in a highly regulated environment;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with cross functional teams; and
• Continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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 (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) 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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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