Senior Regulatory Counsel

Symbiotic Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

15 company-paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Education assistance

Referral bonus program

Employee recognition initiatives

Job summary

Symbiotic Services seeks a Senior Regulatory Counsel to guide federal and state regulatory strategy for a highly regulated business. You will provide legal guidance on FDA submissions, labeling, and enforcement, and lead regulatory litigation and compliance initiatives.

The role requires a JD with 10+ years in a regulated field, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Hybrid work with some travel is offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active U.S. license.
• 10+ years of legal experience in a highly regulated industry preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA regulatory frameworks, litigation and state compliance.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on federal and state regulatory matters, including FDA submissions, labeling, marketing, and enforcement.
• Lead regulatory legal strategy and manage regulatory litigation and administrative actions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise internal stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Oversee compliance for state obligations including multi-state settlements.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

FDA knowledge

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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