Sr. Counsel - Commercial & Compliance

Evolus, Inc.•Newport Beach, CA

73d•$205,000 - $256,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Evolus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EOLS) is a performance beauty company with a customer-centric approach focused on delivering breakthrough products. We are seeking an experienced, collaborative Senior Counsel - Commercial & Compliance reporting to the General Counsel to join our team. The core responsibilities of this role will include healthcare compliance, FDA regulatory support, and commercial contracting. However, if you're looking to focus solely on compliance for your career, this may not be the role for you. If you love to learn, are curious, and enjoy tackling new challenges that blend commercial business needs with complex regulatory frameworks, you may have just found your match! Our legal team works broadly across a range of matters, and the successful candidate will have a strong interest in exploring new areas of the law while focusing on their core responsibilities. If you join our team, you will be working on some of the most exciting opportunities and challenges we face, with a team that values growth, recognition, and camaraderie. In this role, you will be challenged to drive the success of Evolus in an effort to build a brand like no other. Reporting to the General Counsel, this position is a unique opportunity to play a key role in our legal team

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Admission to a U.S. state bar (California preferred) or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status in California
4+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
Demonstrated knowledge of: Healthcare compliance program requirements FDA and FTC regulations governing advertising and promotion Anti-kickback and healthcare fraud and abuse laws Data privacy laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Strong experience reviewing and approving promotional materials for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
Excellent business judgment with an ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and medical aesthetics

Nice To Haves

Experience with aesthetic or cash-pay healthcare companies
Prior experience advising sales and marketing teams in a regulated environment
Experience managing compliance investigations or audits
Familiarity with privacy and data protection frameworks, including vendor due diligence and data processing agreements

Responsibilities

Act as subject area expert and manage Evolus' U.S. Healthcare Compliance Program and oversee data privacy operations to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
Provide legal and regulatory advice supporting the commercial launch and ongoing sale of Evolus products, with particular attention to FDA, FTC, and healthcare fraud and abuse laws
Review and approve promotional, sales, and educational materials to ensure compliance with FDA, FTC, and other applicable regulations
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements typical of a pharmaceutical and medical aesthetics company, including: Distribution and customer agreements Research and development agreements Vendor, consulting, and service agreements Marketing and sponsorship agreements
Advise cross-functional stakeholders on risk management, data privacy, intellectual property ownership, and business initiatives in compliance with company standards.
Develop and deliver training programs on compliance and promotional practices for Evolus employees and field sales teams
Monitor regulatory and legislative developments to ensure Evolus' policies and practices remain current and compliant.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, commercial operations, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs to align legal advice with business strategy.
Assist the General Counsel on special projects and broader corporate or transactional matters as assigned.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

competitive suite of medical, dental and vision benefits
employer covered life insurance
short-term disability
401k match
new hire equity
long-term incentives in the form of RSUs, stock options, and/or discretionary bonuses
mental health and wellbeing resources
flexible paid time off program for exempt employees
paid time off accrual plan for non-exempt employees
holiday soft closure between the Christmas and New Years holidays
regularly catered team meals at our Evolus Headquarters
a fully stocked kitchen (Kombucha & Coffee included)