Paralegal - Elanco

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role: Paralegal

As a Paralegal in Elanco’s Legal and Compliance Group, you will be part of a Legal Operations team that supports Elanco’s in-house attorneys and compliance professionals worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver prompt, high-quality paralegal and administrative support to various functions in the Legal & Compliance department, including commercial, business development, litigation, and compliance

• Assist with maintenance and management of department-owned policies, procedures, and processes

• Support and facilitate department-wide meetings, communications, and internal websites to share key learnings and foster professional connections

• Partner with panel law firms and serve as the liaison with other service providers to ensure the department’s continuous access to required legal resources

• Manage other ad hoc project work for the Legal & Compliance department

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED with equivalent level of experience

• Required Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, preferably in a global corporate environment or corporate law firm

• Top Skills: Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented; proactive approach with disciplined delivery

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Ability to work independently and prioritize projects, working well under pressure to meet specific deadlines

• Impeccable integrity and accountability

• Technically savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office and adept at learning new software systems quickly

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information:

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

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental wellbeing while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• 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

Elanco 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