Senior Counsel, Regulatory

About the position

The Farmer's Dog is looking for a highly motivated regulatory attorney to join our fast-growing legal team as Senior Counsel, Regulatory. This role will manage regulatory compliance issues across the organization, partner closely with our veterinary team, and play an integral role as a core member of our Legal Department. The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel and work closely with stakeholders to manage the Company’s day-to-day regulatory issues and compliance needs. This is a high-impact role perfect for a team player with a passion for law and dogs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as The Farmer’s Dog’s primary regulatory counsel, providing proactive and practical advice and counsel to internal business partners on a wide array of regulatory issues.
• Partner with R&D, Food Safety & Quality, and Veterinary teams to assure federal, state, and local compliance and anticipate evolving regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable federal (FDA and USDA), state and local regulations, legislation, and AAFCO guidance.
• Review and advise on all aspects of product packaging and labeling, ingredients, and safety standards.
• Lead and develop the Regulatory legal group by overseeing work and effectively managing performance.
• Provide legal guidance on marketing campaigns, product development, supply chain, and food safety laws, practices, quality systems, and policies.
• Manage product-related claims and complaints, partnering with outside counsel as necessary.
• Oversee required regulatory filings, daily responsibilities, goal-setting, and coaching direct reports.
• Lead and manage regulatory advocacy efforts to influence policy development and ensure favorable regulatory outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies, policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant legal regulatory experience, five of which involving food law, in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the NY bar.
• Extensive experience advising on and ensuring compliance with applicable federal (FDA and USDA), state and local regulations, particularly in food safety, labeling, and marketing.
• Strong thought leadership and business partnering skills at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills with the highest attention to detail.
• Willingness to be flexible and proactive in solving complex challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Big Law and in-house experience preferred.
• A passion for dogs.

Benefits

• Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village.
• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages.
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision.
• Company supported mental health benefits.
• 12 week paid parental leave.
• Competitive 401k plan with company match.
• Flexible PTO.
• Discounted fresh food for your pup.