Senior Regulatory Counsel

Senior Regulatory Counsel

Location: Greensboro, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Recruiting Firm: Symbiotic Services

Overview:

Symbiotic Services is seeking an experienced Senior Regulatory Counsel to join a dynamic legal and regulatory team. This position provides legalguidance and strategic direction on federal and state regulatory matters thatimpact operations in a highly regulated industry. This role supports regulatorystrategy, compliance, and litigation, ensuring alignment with businessobjectives and regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on federaland state regulatory matters, including FDA submissions, labeling,marketing, and enforcement.
  
• Lead regulatory legal strategyand manage regulatory litigation and administrative actions.
  
• Monitor regulatory developmentsand advise internal stakeholders on potential business impacts.
  
• Manage legal compliance for stateobligations including multi-state settlement certifications.
  
• Oversee Freedom of InformationAct (FOIA) responses and interactions with government agencies.
  
• Collaborate with internal teamssuch as Regulatory Science, Government Affairs, Marketing, Sales, andOperations to ensure business alignment.
  
• Represent the company in industrycoalitions and regulatory agency discussions.
  
• Draft and negotiate contracts,compliance documentation, and legal memoranda.
  
• Educate internal stakeholders onregulatory requirements, changes, and best practices.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from anaccredited law school and active license to practice law in the U.S.
  
• Minimum of 10 years of legalexperience, preferably in a highly regulated industry.
  
• In-depth knowledge of FDAregulatory frameworks, litigation, and state-level compliance.
  
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
  
• Strong communication, strategicthinking, and negotiation skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeSuite and virtual collaboration tools.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with thetobacco, pharmaceutical, or alcohol industries.
  
• Familiarity with federal andstate regulatory landscapes and administrative law.
  
• Office-based/hybrid role withsome travel required.
  
• Requires regular computer use,sitting or standing for extended periods, and occasional lifting of lightitems (up to 10 lbs.).
  
• Competitive salary withcomprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  
• 401(k) plan withdollar-for-dollar match up to 6% plus 5% annual company contribution
  
• 15 company-paid holidays andgenerous paid time off
  
• Hybrid work schedule and summerhours
  
• Casual dress code Monday throughFriday
  
• Education assistance, referralbonus program, and employee recognition initiatives