FDA Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Associate Attorney

**This is an in-office role**

Who Is Our Client?

They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.

They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.

This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.

Representative Work

Focus on Food, Beverage, & Supplement Matters.
Counsel fast-moving brands & retailers in Food, Dietary, Supplement spaces
Deliver actionable advice across the product lifecycle.
This includes - product development strategy, labeling, advertising and promotion, safety & compliance, adverse event reporting, recalls, agency inspections, and remediation of inspection findings.

Our client's FDA+Healthcare Regulatory & Compliance Practice Group advises clients in the life sciences and healthcare industries, helping them navigate complex regulatory, compliance, healthcare system, and marketplace issues.

With a strategic and comprehensive life-cycle approach, we counsel domestic and international clients, from pre-product launch to post-market representation in the medical device, pharmaceutical, food and dietary supplement, biotechnology, healthcare technology, and cosmetic industries, ensuring that our clients are U.S. FDA-compliant and optimally positioned for maximum coverage and reimbursement, entry into new global markets, and further research and development.

The National Security Practice Group is made up of:

3 Partners

1 Of Counsel

2 Associates

1 Regulatory Analyst

And they're looking to add another associate attorney!

Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)

They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firm’s commitment to our attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.

You are a highly motivated, entrepreneurial candidate looking to join a collegial and collaborative growing FDA regulatory practice, with a significant focus on food, beverage, and dietary supplement matters.

You 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 experience representing food, drug, supplement, cosmetic and/or device clients. Experience with food regulatory matters is strongly preferred.

You have experience with, or a strong interest in, counseling fast-moving brands and retailers in the food, beverage, and dietary supplement space, and are able to deliver 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.

You are comfortable taking ownership of matters, working directly with clients, and operating with a high degree of independence.

You work effectively across practice groups and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You are admitted to the state bar in which you are practicing or are eligible to waive in.

This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms:

Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law

Perkins Coie

Keller & Heckman LLP

Foley & Lardner

DLA Piper

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Latham & Watkins

Kirkland & Ellis

Associate Bonus Structure

Associates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, toward their bonus eligibility.

Additional high-hour bonuses are available at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, and merit incentives are awarded to associates whose performance exceeds expectations, enhancing transparency in annual evaluations.

In 2025, the high-hours awards added 10 40% to the base bonus amount, and merit incentives added 10% or 20% to both the base bonus and high-hours awards. With these awards and incentives, our most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k

A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.

Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.

Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.

401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.

Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.

Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.

Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.

Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.

If you meet the requirements please apply today!