Regulatory Attorney - FDA & Consumer Products

Foster Garvey PC seeks a partner-level attorney to join its Consumer Brands industry group, focusing on FDA regulatory matters and working with clients in the food and beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetics, wellness, and broader consumer products industries. This role offers the opportunity to help lead and grow the Firm’s FDA and consumer products regulatory capabilities while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team representing consumer brands, investors, lenders, and strategic partners.

About the role

The successful candidate will play a significant role in the continued growth of the Firm’s FDA and consumer products regulatory practice, serving as a key advisor to clients on compliance matters affecting food, beverage, dietary supplement, cosmetics, and other consumer product companies. The position will also involve leading the regulatory aspects of sophisticated financing, investment, and M&A transactions, and working closely with investors, lenders, and operating companies to identify, evaluate, and manage regulatory risk.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on FDA regulatory compliance matters, including labeling and packaging requirements, advertising and promotional claims, ingredient and product compliance, inspections and enforcement matters, recalls, and emerging federal and state regulatory developments.
• Advise on regulatory issues arising in M&A, financing, and investment transactions.
• Negotiate and advise on commercial agreements in the consumer brands and consumer products industries, including manufacturing, co-packing, supply, bottling, canning, distribution, brokerage, logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment arrangements.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support clients throughout the lifecycle of their businesses, including formation, commercial arrangements, strategic partnerships, financings, acquisitions, and other liquidity events.
• Provide guidance on matters involving the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or other regulatory regimes affecting consumer products (experience in these areas is a plus).
• Engage in business development and practice growth, including cultivating client relationships and contributing to the Firm’s entrepreneurial and collaborative culture.

Requirements

• At least seven years of significant experience advising clients on FDA regulatory compliance matters, with substantial experience involving food, beverage, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and/or other consumer products.
• Experience advising clients on USDA regulatory compliance matters.
• A portable book of business and demonstrated interest in developing and growing client relationships.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to become admitted as required in the attorney’s office jurisdiction.
• California Bar admission is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, with sound business judgment and a practical, client-focused approach to regulatory counseling.
• Demonstrated interest in business development and practice growth.
• Ability to work collaboratively across practices and offices as well as independently.
• Ability to manage significant responsibilities and multiple matters efficiently.
• Commitment to responsive and professional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CPSC, FTC, and related federal or state regulatory matters.
• Experience negotiating or advising on commercial agreements in the consumer brands or consumer products industries.
• Experience advising on regulatory issues in M&A, financing, and investment transactions.
• Experience with intellectual property protection, licensing, and other brand-related matters.

Location

While there is a preference for the position to be filled by a Washington, D.C. practitioner, candidates based in Seattle, WA; Spokane, WA; Portland, OR; New York, NY; or Tulsa, OK will also be considered.

Pay

The annualized salary range for this position is $250,000 to $450,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Commuter allowance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Pro Bono work.
• Annual bonus and additional benefits.

The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.