Counsel, Regulatory Law, Government Programs

Johnson & Johnson Co.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Johnson is seeking a Counsel in Regulatory Law, Government Programs, based in Washington, DC or Raritan, NJ. You will shape strategy, provide practical, enterprise-wide legal advice on government transactions, procurement, pricing, transparency, and compliance across J&J operating companies.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to influence decisions and manage risk while supporting business objectives in a complex regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in at least one state or DC.

Responsibilities

• Advise U.S. government agencies on procurement, contracts, pricing, audits, and compliance, balancing business objectives with regulatory risk.
• Provide strategic counsel on federal/state government programs, including Medicaid, VA/DoD procurements, and research agreements with the U.S. government.
• Evaluate pricing/contract implications of complex commercial strategies and participate in Commercial Pricing Committees.

Skills

Healthcare law

Government procurement

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled legal tech

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com

As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merits.

Job Function:

Legal & Compliance

Job Sub Function:

Law Business Partners

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America, Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for a Counsel, Regulatory Law, Government Programs, to be based in Washington, DC or Raritan, NJ.

Purpose:

Federal and state governments play a significant role as purchasers and payors of Johnson & Johnson products. This attorney will serve as an enterprise-oriented legal advisor who shapes strategy, influences decisions across organizational boundaries, and creates clarity in complex and rapidly evolving legal and regulatory environments pertaining to government transactions, federal procurement, pricing, transparency and compliance requirements affecting Johnson & Johnson operating companies.

The role requires practical, solutions-oriented advice that supports business objectives while managing legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risk and creating enterprise impact through judgment, influence, innovation, and ownership of outcomes. Responsibilities will evolve with business priorities and changes in the legal, regulatory, and enforcement environment.

You will be responsible for

• Advise Johnson & Johnson businesses engaging with U.S. government agencies on procurement and grant laws, contract terms, offers, cost and accounting requirements, contract performance, audits, inquiries, closeout activities, and compliance programs by developing and delivering clear, actionable legal recommendations that balance business objectives with short- and long-term consequences for patients, customers, compliance, financial performance, reputation, and enterprise strategy.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on federal and state government programs and procurement matters, including:
  • Federal Supply Schedule, VA and Department of Defense procurements for pharmaceutical and medical technology products including software
  • State pharmaceutical programs including Medicaid supplemental rebate agreements
  • Research agreements with US government
• Evaluate government contracting and pricing implications of complex commercial strategies, including participation in Commercial Pricing Committees.
• Develop practical risk-mitigation strategies for innovative and evolving business models.
• Support enterprise compliance functions, including:
  • Leading the Government Contract Compliance Steering Committee
  • Participating in the Government Contract Compliance Committee
  • Advising on escalations, remediation, and issue resolution
  • Collaborating with Corporate Internal Audit and Health Care Compliance & Privacy
• Anticipate and monitor significant legal, regulatory, enforcement, geopolitical, and public-policy developments; assess potential enterprise-wide consequences; and lead coordinated legal, business, compliance, finance, and government-affairs, including:
  • State prescription drug affordability boards and prescription drug price transparency programs
  • Executive Orders
  • Legislative proposals and appropriation laws
• Advise on ethics requirements pertaining to interactions with government officials.
• Execute by leading and driving cross-functional legal support, taking ownership for outcomes by establishing clear priorities and accountabilities, driving timely decisions, escalating thoughtfully, and following significant matters through implementation, remediation, and sustainable resolution and by working independently and collaboratively with business leaders, compliance professionals, finance partners, and Global Legal Organization colleagues.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia.
• At least seven years combined of healthcare law experience and government procurement law experience.
• Experience evaluating pharmaceutical or medical technology pricing strategies, fees, access programs, and value-based offerings.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice in complex and ambiguous situations.
• Strong strategic, analytical, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to make complex legal issues succinct and understandable to business partners.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate legal and business consequences, align legal advice with organizational objectives, and influence sound decision-making.
• Executive maturity, sound judgment, discretion, and communication discipline.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead enterprise or cross-business initiatives through ambiguity and change.
• Ability to formulate an independent legal point of view, make timely recommendations with incomplete information, and escalation appropriately.
• Demonstrated digital fluency, familiarity with AI-enabled legal technologies and a learning approach to new technology.
• Enterprise mindset and ability to look beyond the immediate client or matter to identify broader strategic implications.
• Resilience, learning agility, and willingness to challenge established approaches constructively.
• Experience advising senior business leaders on significant legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks preferred.
• Experience developing creative, compliant solutions to novel or complex business issues preferred.
• Experience advising on internal investigations, compliance concerns, remediation, and issue resolution preferred.
• Ability to support the design of scalable, practical legal and compliance solutions that simplify processes, strengthen controls, enable responsible innovation, and improve enterprise decision-making preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and align stakeholders with differing priorities preferred.

• Track record of converting complex legal issues into practical decisions, scalable processes, or sustainable risk-management solutions preferred.
• Practical experience applying government cost accounting standards and procurement regulations within a complex global organization preferred.

• Finance or accounting experience preferred.
• Experience interacting with government agency personnel, auditors, attorneys, and other officials preferred.
• Experience with pharmaceutical and medical technology customers, and healthcare providers preferred.
• Knowledge of evolving federal and Department of Defense requirements involving privacy, cybersecurity, data sharing, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation preferred.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email the Employee Health Support Center ([e-mail]) or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Preferred Skills:

Analytical Reasoning, Business Agility, Commercial Laws, Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Dispute Resolution, Lawyering, Legal Services, Litigation, Negotiation, Organizing, Process Improvements, Representing, Strategic Thinking, Tactical Thinking, Technical Credibility

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$122,000.00 - $212,750.00

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)).

Vacation -120 hours per calendar year

Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Colorado -48 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington -56 hours per calendar year

Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays -13 days per calendar year

Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year

Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child

Bereavement Leave - 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year

Caregiver Leave - 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period10 days

Volunteer Leave - 32 hours per calendar year

Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours per calendar year

For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to: - https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits