Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory & Commercial

Jobgether

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About The Position

This role offers an opportunity to provide strategic and hands-on legal leadership in a dynamic, consumer-focused environment. The Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory & Commercial will oversee legal matters related to regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and advertising claims for dietary supplements and wellness products. You will partner with cross-functional teams including Marketing, R&D, Product, and Regulatory Affairs to enable compliant innovation while mitigating legal and regulatory risks. This position requires a strong balance of subject-matter expertise, practical business judgment, and leadership capabilities to influence enterprise-wide decision-making and support the organization’s growth and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership required
• Minimum 5+ years of legal experience with substantial expertise advising on FDA and FTC regulatory matters for dietary supplements, wellness products, or consumer health products
• Proven experience in advertising and labeling compliance, claims substantiation, and regulatory risk assessment
• Demonstrated ability to advise cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with attention to detail and strategic judgment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Proficiency in legal research, contract management software, and standard office productivity tools
• Leadership experience in mentoring, performance management, and succession planning within a legal or regulatory team

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal guidance on FDA and FTC compliance for dietary supplements, wellness products, labeling, advertising, claims substantiation, and related regulatory requirements
• Advise product development, marketing, and regulatory teams on legal and regulatory risk, including claims development and substantiation strategies
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements with emphasis on regulatory compliance, intellectual property, confidentiality, indemnification, and liability provisions
• Act as a backup to the General Counsel to ensure continuity of legal support across enterprise matters such as corporate governance, employment law, privacy, data protection, and litigation management
• Monitor regulatory trends, enforcement actions, and guidance to translate developments into actionable risk assessments and business advice
• Develop and deliver training, standard operating procedures, and guidance to promote compliance and consistency across the organization
• Mentor and lead legal team members, fostering professional growth, strategic alignment, and a positive, collaborative culture

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement and monthly supplement allowance
• Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holidays
• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree