Food & Beverage Regulatory Attorney

Location: Washington DC, NYC, Denver, Boston, LA, or Austin

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney with a strong background in food and drug regulatory law to provide legal guidance on product compliance, labeling, advertising, and manufacturing regulations within the food & beverage, dietary supplement, cannabis, hemp, and psychedelic industries. This role requires a deep understanding of federal and state regulations, including FDA and FTC compliance, as well as expertise in alcohol licensing and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will have a track record of advising clients on regulatory compliance and be capable of managing client relationships and developing this practice area within the firm.

Duties

• Advise clients on FDA and state-level regulations governing product compliance, including claims, labeling, advertising, manufacturing, and distribution.

• Provide strategic legal counsel on compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Public Health Service Act, FTC regulations, and other applicable federal and state laws.

• Represent clients in interactions with federal and state regulators overseeing product development, manufacturing, and marketing.

• Guide clients on pre-market strategies, product development, clinical investigations, and regulatory inspections.

• Counsel clients on regulatory matters concerning food, drugs, cosmetics, dietary supplements, and alcohol-related products.

• Serve as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies, handling product inquiries, inspections, and enforcement actions.

• Review and analyze product formulations, packaging, labeling, marketing materials, and digital content for compliance with applicable laws.

• Supervise and provide oversight for associates working on regulatory compliance matters related to FDA, FTC, TTB, and alcohol licensing.

Requirements

• Strong background in FDA regulatory compliance, specifically in food, drug, beverage, and alcohol-related industries.

• Experience advising clients on federal and state regulatory compliance, including product labeling, advertising, and good manufacturing practices (GMP).

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory frameworks such as the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, FTC regulations, and alcohol licensing laws.

• Ability to handle high-level client interactions and provide strategic legal guidance on emerging industry regulations.

• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.

• Familiarity with legal research and case management tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocuments, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, DocuSign, and Clio (preferred).

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in at least one practicing state.

Skills

• Expertise in FDA, FTC, and alcohol licensing regulations.

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to manage multiple client matters effectively.

• Attention to detail in compliance review processes.

• Ability to lead and mentor associates in regulatory matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance.

• Paid disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement leave.

• Paid parental leave and professional development opportunities.

• Reimbursement for business-related travel and mileage.

This role is ideal for an attorney eager to develop a specialized practice area while working with clients in emerging and highly regulated industries. The firm provides industry-specific training and supports professional growth within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Founded a decade ago, this national cannabis law firm provides legal and policy services to cannabis and hemp businesses, ancillary companies, investors, and governmental bodies. The attorneys have years of extensive experience working with businesses, advocates, and government officials on a wide variety of legal and policy matters and have helped governments shape regulations at the local, state, and national levels. Many members of the team are widely recognized as leaders in cannabis law and policy and frequently appear in national and local media. The firm is ranked by Chambers and Partners in the USA as Nationwide: Cannabis Law, also was included in the 2020 list of Top Cannabis Law Firms compiled by Green Market Report and Cannabis Law Report. The firm provides a supportive and stimulating culture, and opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. The firm's benefits include health insurance, 401 (K), employee equity incentive plan, paid time-off and holidays, fitness membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee referral program, and ongoing professional development and coaching.