Commercial Counsel: AI-Driven Strategy & ESG Initiatives

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns in the US

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced corporate counsel to lead the US Farm Animal commercial strategy and sustainability portfolio. You will advise on contracts, data privacy, ESG regulations, and product launches while driving efficiency through AI-enabled processes.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, and 5+ years in corporate law supporting commercial functions; relocation and hybrid work options are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar admission in at least one state (Indiana eligibility).
• 5–8+ years in corporate law supporting Commercial or Business Development teams.
• Solid understanding of contract law and life sciences/agribusiness regulation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary legal lead for US Farm Animal commercial strategy and negotiations.
• Counsel on sustainability initiatives, data privacy, digital contracting, and ESG topics.
• Deliver cost-avoidance by insourcing high-value commercial legal work.
• Guide environmental claims, carbon-neutral initiatives, and ESG regulatory evolution.
• Pioneer AI and legal tech to automate workflows and create playbooks.
• Collaborate across Legal and Compliance to streamline business engagement.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance (life sciences)

Data privacy

AI in legal tech

Commercial/business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active admission to at least one U.S. state bar ( Indiana eligibility )

Job description

Elanco in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an experienced corporate counsel to lead the US Farm Animal commercial strategy and sustainability portfolio. You will advise on contracts, data privacy, ESG regulations, and product launches while driving efficiency through AI-enabled processes.

The role requires a JD, active bar admission, and 5+ years in corporate law supporting commercial functions; relocation and hybrid work options are offered.