Senior Counsel, Global Trade

About the Company

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), we are a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services that prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. Our vision, Food and Companionship Enriching Life, and our purpose, Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People, drive us to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity thrive.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal expert and strategic advisor on U.S. and global trade law, including customs regulations, OFAC sanctions, export controls (EAR/ITAR), and antiboycott requirements.
• Lead the development and execution of global trade compliance policies, internal audits, and remediation programs to integrate trade risk management into supply chain and finance frameworks.
• Provide high-level counsel on complex trade issues such as tariff classification, country-of-origin determinations, antidumping duties (AD/CVD), and forced labor due diligence.
• Drive enterprise-wide solutions for duty optimization and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) strategies while managing engagements with government agencies such as CBP, BIS, and OFAC.
• Manage legal aspects of customs investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, and trade due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to ensure seamless business integration.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in international trade law, encompassing CBP regulations, HTS classification, customs valuation, and sanctions compliance within a law firm or multinational environment.
• Expertise in drafting trade compliance policies/training materials and advising on trade compliance across international jurisdictions and supply chains.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the pharmaceutical, animal health, or life sciences industry.
• Working knowledge of EU and other major international export control and sanctions regimes.
• Familiarity with Global Trade Management systems, such as SAP GTS.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA import requirements applicable to veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologics.
• Prior experience managing trade-related aspects of large-scale M&A transactions and post-closing integration.

Additional Information

Travel: 10% - 15%

Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Benefits

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching