FDA + Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Associate (Mid-Level)

Considine Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans

Global wellness program

Paid annual fees for state bar registration

Job summary

Considine Search is looking for a qualified attorney with FDA regulatory expertise in Washington, DC. The role involves advising clients in the healthcare sector, focusing on compliance across product lifecycles. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in FDA-related matters and a strong ability to provide clear, actionable advice. The firm offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $260,000-$365,000 plus bonuses, and various benefits including flexible time off and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FDA practice or advising for USDA.
• Experience representing clients in food, drug, supplement, cosmetic, or device areas.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle from development to compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients in life sciences and healthcare industries.
• Deliver actionable advice on FDA compliance.
• Counsel on product development, labeling, and compliance issues.

Skills

FDA regulatory experience

Ability to counsel fast-moving brands

Strong communication skills

Ownership of matters

Education

Admitted to state bar

Job description

Washington, DC

Summary

Premier, global, law firm is a destination 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 their top-notch talent.

The firm 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.

FDA + Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Practice Group

They advise 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 their clients are U.S. FDA-compliant and optimally positioned for maximum coverage and reimbursement, entry into new global markets, and further research and development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Own Your Career

• The firm empowers its 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 their attorneys’ growth extends throughout their careers.
• A best-in-class and transparent framework for success, provides associates with clear and consistent expectations at every experience level.
• Their mentoring and sponsorship programs, takes a holistic approach to professional growth. By encouraging collaboration and leveraging insight across departments and geography, and over the course of each attorney’s career, which creates a support system dynamic enough to respond to the changing needs of all of their attorneys as they grow and develop.
• The firm’s dedicated Center for Career Advancement, offers services such as career visioning, crafting communication materials, executive presence resources, interview techniques, and networking skills.

On Offer

• 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.

The firm accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

Where required by law, salary ranges are stated below. Additional compensation may include a discretionary bonus, health/welfare benefits (including parental, adoption, and fertility benefits), flexible time off, and paid holidays. The range displayed is specifically for positions performed in those cities/states and may vary based on factors including but not limited to the following: market data and ranges; an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience (including class year); and certain degrees, licensing, and certifications.

Compensation: $260,000.00-$365,00.00, plus bonus.

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Salary: $260,000.00-$365,00.00, plus bonus
Date Active: 5/1/2026
Exempt/Not Exempt: Exempt