Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Counsel - Healthcare (Food Law Expertise)

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Industry: Legal Services – Food & Life Sciences

Job Category: Attorney – Regulatory & Compliance

Compensation Range: $300,000 – $600,000 (based on experience & background)

Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity:

A premier Am Law 100 firm is seeking a Health Counsel or Senior Counsel with deep expertise in food law to join its nationally recognized Health Care & Life Sciences practice in Washington, D.C. This role is ideal for attorneys with FDA experience and a passion for advising clients in the food and life sciences sectors on regulatory strategy, transactions, and compliance matters.

What You’ll Do:

• Advise domestic and international clients on FDA regulatory matters related to food, beverages, and dietary supplements
• Provide transactional support, including due diligence and regulatory risk assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and investments
• Counsel clients on product labeling, advertising, and promotional practices in compliance with FDA and USDA regulations
• Develop and review regulatory submissions, including GRAS notices and food contact notifications
• Monitor and interpret legislative and policy developments affecting the food industry
• Interface directly with government agencies (FDA, USDA) on behalf of clients
• Draft and negotiate regulatory aspects of commercial agreements
• Collaborate with cross-practice teams on multidisciplinary projects

What You Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least 6 years of food law experience , including regulatory compliance and transactional support
• Experience working with or at the FDA required
• Familiarity with USDA regulatory frameworks is a plus
• Excellent writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• A collaborative mindset and client-service orientation

What’s Offered:

• Competitive base salary: $300,000 – $600,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility
• High-impact work with industry-leading clients in food and life sciences

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