Regulatory Attorney - FDA and Consumer Products (Partner or Counsel)

Job Description

Job Description

Regulatory Attorney – FDA and Consumer Products (Partner or Counsel)

Location(s): New York, New York; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Spokane, Washington; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Washington, D.C. (preferred).

Direct Counsel is seeking a Partner or Counsel-level attorney with at least 7 years of experience advising clients on FDA regulatory matters to join a leading law firm's Consumer Brands practice. This opportunity is ideal for an established regulatory attorney with experience in food, beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, wellness, and other consumer products, along with an interest in developing and expanding a regulatory practice. Candidates should have a portable book of business and demonstrated business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise consumer product companies on FDA regulatory compliance, including labeling and packaging requirements, advertising and promotional claims, ingredient and product compliance, inspections, enforcement matters, and recalls.

• Counsel clients on federal and state regulatory developments affecting food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetics, wellness, and other consumer product industries.

• Advise on USDA regulatory compliance and related consumer product regulatory matters.

• Lead regulatory aspects of sophisticated financing, investment, and M&A transactions, identifying and managing regulatory risks for investors, lenders, and operating companies.

• Advise on commercial agreements within the consumer products industry, including manufacturing, co-packing, supply, bottling, canning, distribution, brokerage, logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment arrangements.

• Support clients on brand-related matters, including intellectual property protection and licensing.

• Develop and expand client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the firm's FDA and consumer products regulatory practice.

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal support to consumer brands and their investors and strategic partners.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of significant experience advising clients on FDA regulatory compliance, particularly in the food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and/or broader consumer products industries.

• Experience advising clients on USDA regulatory compliance matters.

• Portable book of business and demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships.

• Experience with CPSC, FTC, and related federal or state regulatory matters preferred.

• Experience negotiating commercial agreements in the consumer brands or consumer products industries preferred.

• Experience advising on regulatory issues arising in M&A, financing, and investment transactions preferred.

• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain admission in the jurisdiction of the selected office.

• California Bar admission is a plus.

• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

• Sound business judgment and a practical, client-focused approach to regulatory counseling.

• Demonstrated interest in business development and practice growth.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across practices and offices while managing multiple matters efficiently.

Compensation

$250,000–$450,000 annually, depending on relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors.

Additional Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Commuter allowance.

• Disability and life insurance.

• Parental leave.

• Annual bonus opportunities.

• Billable hour credit for approved pro bono and diversity, equity, and inclusion work.