Associate Regulatory Litigation (Food & Beverage Focus)

Associate Regulatory Litigation (Food & Beverage Focus)

Location: Washington, D.C.
Full-Time | Hybrid Schedule Available
Compensation: $310,000 - $420,000 (Based on Experience)

About the Opportunity

HireNow Staffing is working on behalf of a nationally recognized law firm to identify a skilled Regulatory Litigation Associate with deep industry experience in the food, beverage, and consumer goods sectors. This is a high-impact role for a mid- to senior-level attorney who understands the nuanced intersection of litigation, compliance, and FDA regulatory enforcement.

You'll support a growing, cross-functional legal team focused on helping major brands and manufacturers navigate the complex legal landscape surrounding product safety, labeling, advertising, and regulatory risk. This is not a plug-and-play litigation role it requires strategic thinking, sector knowledge, and a passion for staying ahead of regulatory shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

• Advising clients on FDA regulatory frameworks, including issues related to food, beverage, supplements, and cosmetics

• Supporting litigation and enforcement response involving the FTC, FDA, USDA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies

• Assisting with risk mitigation strategies, product labeling assessments, and recall responses

• Collaborating with litigation, compliance, and policy teams to deliver integrated legal guidance

• Representing clients in administrative proceedings and civil litigation tied to regulatory challenges

• Counseling clients on emerging issues such as ESG claims, PFAS, supply chain transparency, and health-related marketing

Who You Are

• Experience Level: 4 to 7 years of practice focused on FDA regulatory litigation, compliance, or enforcement

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and related federal regulations

• Prior work with consumer brands or manufacturers in regulated industries

• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills

• Known for your responsiveness, attention to detail, and client-service mindset

• Team-oriented but confident operating independently

• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic performance

• Must be admitted and in good standing with the D.C. Bar or eligible to waive in

Why This Role?

This is a standout opportunity to be at the forefront of regulatory litigation in a fast-evolving sector. You'll work closely with nationally respected partners and thought leaders, advising industry clients on some of the most pressing legal questions facing food and consumer product companies today.

Ready to shape the legal future of what's on our shelves?
Apply through HireNow Staffing to join a practice where litigation, regulation, and innovation meet.

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