Healthcare and Life Sciences Regulatory Partner

Job Overview A law firm seeks an experienced Healthcare and Life Sciences Regulatory Partner in Austin, TX. This role is ideal for a partner with an established practice interested in leveraging a national platform to grow their business. The successful candidate will bring deep regulatory expertise, meaningful client relationships, and an entrepreneurial mindset, playing a key role in practice development and firm growth. Duties Serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare, life sciences, and FDA-regulated clients on complex regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. Advise clients on FDA issues, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, medical devices, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and emerging therapies. Counsel clients on federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, licensing, reimbursement, and compliance program development. Maintain and grow an existing book of business while identifying new client and cross-practice opportunities. Represent clients in administrative, regulatory, and enforcement proceedings before federal and state agencies. Monitor and interpret regulatory and policy developments affecting healthcare and FDA-regulated industries. Collaborate across practice groups to deliver integrated, multidisciplinary legal solutions. Contribute to firm leadership, mentoring, and strategic firm-building initiatives consistent with a partner-level role. Requirements JD from an ABA‑accredited law school with strong academic credentials. Significant experience practicing healthcare and/or FDA law in a law firm, government, or in‑house setting. Portable book of business of $400,000.00 - $800,000.00 annually. Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (CO, MA, NY, FL, TX, DC, or CA preferred, but not required). Deep working knowledge of federal healthcare regulations and FDA frameworks. Demonstrated ability to originate, manage, and expand client relationships. Excellent legal writing, communication, and client counseling skills. Entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset aligned with a growing national firm. Commitment to client service, integrity, and contributing to a diverse and inclusive firm culture. Education JD from an ABA‑accredited law school. Certifications Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Skills Experience with cannabis‑ or psychedelics‑adjacent health products, telehealth, or digital health companies. Familiarity with DEA registration, clinical trial regulations, or Schedule I research. Comfort advising innovative or emerging companies in regulated markets. Benefits Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth. Engagement in cutting‑edge regulatory sectors. Contribution to shaping emerging industries. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCG Attorney Search