FDA + Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Associate (Mid-Level)

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About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial candidate to join our collegial and collaborative FDA regulatory practice, with a significant focus on food, beverage, and dietary supplement matters. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in a leading law firm’s FDA practice and/or at FDA or USDA, advising on FDA- and USDA-regulated product areas, including food, drug, supplement, cosmetic, and/or device clients. Experience with food regulatory matters is strongly preferred.

You will counsel fast-moving brands and retailers in the food, beverage, and dietary supplement space, delivering sophisticated, clear, and actionable advice across the product lifecycle—including product development strategy, labeling, advertising and promotion, safety and compliance, adverse event reporting, recalls, agency inspections, and remediation of inspection findings. Comfort with taking ownership of matters, working directly with clients, and operating with a high degree of independence is essential. You will also collaborate across practice groups and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Candidates must be admitted to the state bar in which they are practicing or eligible to waive in.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on FDA- and USDA-regulated product areas, including food, drug, supplement, cosmetic, and/or device matters.
• Provide strategic counsel across the product lifecycle, covering product development, labeling, advertising, safety, compliance, adverse event reporting, recalls, agency inspections, and remediation.
• Work directly with clients, taking ownership of matters with a high degree of independence.
• Collaborate across practice groups to support a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a leading law firm’s FDA practice and/or at FDA or USDA.
• Experience advising on FDA- and USDA-regulated products, with a strong preference for food regulatory matters.
• Admission to the state bar in the jurisdiction of practice or eligibility to waive in.
• Ability to deliver clear, actionable advice to clients in fast-moving industries.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working independently.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage options for you and your family.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits, including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care.
• Tax-free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) retirement plans.
• Global wellness program with free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Talkspace, and Calm apps.
• Flexible time off and reduced schedule arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration and up to two professional associations (additional memberships may be approved case-by-case).
• Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono opportunities.
• Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

Pay

Washington, D.C. annual salary range: $260,000 to $365,000. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range may vary based on market data, an applicant’s skills, experience, degrees, licensing, and certifications.