Staff Counsel, Regulatory Affairs
Hybrid, Washington, D.C.
Position overview: Under the direction of the General Counsel, manage internal trade association operations and U.S. federal regulatory affairs. The role is a critical contributor to the success of the Legal & Regulatory Department.
What you'll do:
Internal operations
- Draft and review contracts and agreements for the association.
- Assist in the development and implementation of internal staff policies.
- Coordinate with the General Counsel on litigation management.
- Plan and staff the annual Legal & Regulatory Conference and other events as directed.
Federal regulatory affairs
- Analyze new federal legislation and regulations to assess potential impacts on the cosmetics and personal care products industry.
- Assist in developing regulatory comments on proposed rulemaking under the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act (MoCRA).
- Respond to member inquiries regarding product claims and labeling.
- Act as staff liaison to various committees and task forces.
What you'll need to succeed (requirements)
- Juris Doctorate and active DC, Virginia, or Maryland Bar membership and 3–5 years of experience as a regulatory, environmental, or litigation attorney.
- Familiarity with federal food & drug law or similarly regulated consumer goods (preferred).
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Sound judgment and confidentiality.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Hybrid work schedule: Must be available to work in the DC office at least two days per week.
- Flexibility for occasional overnight travel up to 15%.
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