Senior Regulatory Counsel - Tobacco

ITG Brands; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401k match

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Casual dress policy

Hybrid workplace

Job summary

ITG Brands in North Carolina is looking for a Senior Regulatory Counsel to lead regulatory strategy and ensure compliance across federal and state tobacco regulations. The successful candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) and over 10 years of experience in a highly regulated industry, including strong expertise in FDA regulations.

This role includes advising senior leadership, managing regulatory risks, and collaborating with various teams to support business objectives. A competitive benefits package and a hybrid work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience in a highly regulated industry.
• Active license to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong background in regulatory litigation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on federal and state regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on FDA regulatory matters.
• Lead strategy support for regulatory litigation.
• Monitor regulatory developments across states.

Skills

FDA regulatory expertise

Regulatory compliance

Legal strategy

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well‑known cigarette, cigar, and e‑vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward‑thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Regulatory Counsel to join our Legal and Regulatory team. This senior‑level role will report to the Head of Regulatory Law and focus on federal and state regulatory matters impacting our tobacco and nicotine products. The ideal candidate will possess deep FDA regulatory expertise, including end‑to‑end ownership of PMTA strategy and execution, spanning submission, review, and post‑market requirements, alongside strong capabilities in multi‑state compliance and regulatory litigation. They will excel at anticipating and addressing emerging legal and regulatory developments.

This role is critical to shaping our regulatory strategy, managing risk, and ensuring compliance across a complex and evolving legal landscape.

What You Will Do

• Focus on federal and state regulatory matters impacting our tobacco and nicotine products.
• Get close to our consumers by understanding the legal and regulatory barriers that impact their transition to smoke‑free alternatives.
• Empower our people by building legal frameworks, systems, and partnerships that support high performance and informed decision‑making.
• You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, shaping legal strategy that protects the company’s interests while unlocking new pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on federal and state regulatory compliance, with a focus on tobacco and nicotine products.
• Serve as a strategic legal advisor on FDA regulatory matters, including product submissions, labeling, marketing, enforcement, and reporting.
• Lead legal strategy and support for regulatory litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments across all 50 states, including flavor bans, and other emerging restrictions.
• Oversee legal aspects of state regulatory compliance, including MSA certifications and fire‑safe cigarette applications.
• Advise on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and responses, including strategy, redactions, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams to support consumer complaint intake, quality reporting, and related compliance obligations.
• Develop and implement proactive legal strategies to navigate complex regulatory environments and support business objectives.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Regulatory Science and Affairs, Corporate Legislative Affairs, Marketing, Sales and Operations to align legal guidance with operational goals.
• Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate regulatory‑related agreements and documents.
• Educate and advise internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements, litigation risk, and compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience in a highly regulatory industry (tobacco, pharmaceuticals, medical devices).
• Strong background in FDA regulatory matters, state‑regulatory compliance, regulatory litigation, FOIA.
• Experienced advising on PMTA and regulatory strategy.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to business operations, with a strategic and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Ability to travel.
• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light objects (under 10 lbs.).
• Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.
• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment as well as use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company‑paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.