Of Counsel — FDA Regulatory & Compliance

About the Company

The FDA Law Solution, LLC is a premier legal advisory firm specializing in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the Food and Drug Administration. Led by industry veteran Ricky C. Benjamin, the firm provides strategic counsel to life sciences and healthcare companies to ensure product compliance and successful market entry. We operate with a boutique feel where senior expertise is directly accessible, fostering a culture of mentorship, academic rigor, and relentless client dedication.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Counseling and Compliance
  • Manage niche regulatory counseling for cosmetics, food, and dietary supplement portfolios
  • Review product labels, claims, and advertising for FDA and FTC compliance
  • Assess marketing risks across websites, social media, and influencer collaborations
  • Evaluate alignment with NAD and Lanham Act standards for competitive claims
  • Convert technical and scientific data into defensible legal and regulatory advice
• Operational and Strategic Management
  • Navigate client matters from inception to resolution with high levels of autonomy
  • Prepare clients for FDA inspections and manage post-inspection inquiries or remediation
  • Monitor evolving FDA guidance and state-level trends, including MoCRA and CBD
  • Manage an existing portable book while integrating into firm-wide strategic goals
  • Collaborate with the Founder on cross-practice initiatives and high-stakes projects

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Possession of a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Over eight years of experience specializing in FDA regulatory and compliance law
• Mastery of FDA, FTC, and NAD compliance standards for consumer products

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Big Law environment coupled with a boutique mindset is a plus
• A portable book of business representing approximately 40% of total capacity
• Specialized expertise in any of the FDA, FTC, USDA, EPA, CBD, hemp, or emerging state-level regulatory trends
• Proficiency with promotional review workflow software and adverse event reporting systems
• Experience establishing safety substantiation frameworks for cosmetic products and navigating FDA databases and resources to identify predicate devices and support substantial equivalence determinations

Environment

Work is primarily performed onsite at our professional office in Atlanta, Georgia. Standard business hours are expected with flexibility for client and travel needs. Collaboration occurs through direct interaction with the Founder and support staff. Travel may be required for client site visits or regulatory inspections.

Pay

Competitive benefit package based on candidate's experience.

Culture

• Align with our high-stakes, precision-focused environment
• Operate with integrity and a total commitment to protective advocacy for our clients
• Value senior expertise and direct mentorship from firm leadership

Growth

This role offers significant platform support for personal branding through publishing and speaking opportunities. As an Of Counsel attorney, you will have the ability to scale your niche practice area within a specialized boutique firm. We provide opportunities for internal leadership and involvement in high-level strategic initiatives as the firm continues to expand its market presence.