Senior Counsel, Global Trade
Elanco
August 29, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Corporate Functions
Your Role: Senior Counsel, Global Trade
Responsibilities:
- Serve as 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 development and execution of global trade compliance policies, internal audits, and remediation programs.
- Advise on trade issues such as tariff classification, country-of-origin determinations, antidumping duties (AD/CVD), and forced labor due diligence.
- Drive duty optimization and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) strategies; manage engagements with CBP, BIS, and OFAC.
- Manage legal aspects of customs investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, and trade due diligence for M&A.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5–10 years of international trade law experience, including CBP regulations, HTS classification, customs valuation, and sanctions compliance.
- Ability to draft trade compliance policies/training and advise across international jurisdictions and supply chains.
Preferred:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or life sciences.
- EU and other major export control/sanctions regime knowledge.
- Familiarity with SAP GTS or similar Global Trade Management systems.
- Knowledge of FDA/USDA import requirements for veterinary pharmaceuticals/biologics.
- Experience managing trade aspects of large-scale M&A and post-closing integration.
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns; 8-week parental leave; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10–15%.
- Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid).
Responsibilities:
- Serve as 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 development and execution of global trade compliance policies, internal audits, and remediation programs.
- Advise on trade issues such as tariff classification, country-of-origin determinations, antidumping duties (AD/CVD), and forced labor due diligence.
- Drive duty optimization and Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) strategies; manage engagements with CBP, BIS, and OFAC.
- Manage legal aspects of customs investigations, voluntary self-disclosures, and trade due diligence for M&A.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5–10 years of international trade law experience, including CBP regulations, HTS classification, customs valuation, and sanctions compliance.
- Ability to draft trade compliance policies/training and advise across international jurisdictions and supply chains.
Preferred:
- Experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or life sciences.
- EU and other major export control/sanctions regime knowledge.
- Familiarity with SAP GTS or similar Global Trade Management systems.
- Knowledge of FDA/USDA import requirements for veterinary pharmaceuticals/biologics.
- Experience managing trade aspects of large-scale M&A and post-closing integration.
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns; 8-week parental leave; annual bonus; flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10–15%.
- Location: Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid).