Description:

We are seeking a sharp, business-minded Regulatory & Privacy Counsel who can balance compliance with creativity in a fast-moving environment. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs & Privacy, the Regulatory & Privacy Counsel will lead day-to-day counseling and compliance efforts related to FDA, FTC/consumer protection, and privacy/data protection issues for our food and beverage businesses. You'll advise on labeling, claims, marketing practices, and responsible data use so our brands can innovate confidently while maintaining compliance and consumer trust.

A Private Corporation Based in Los Angeles, California is a full-service law group with approximately 100 individuals (including 50 attorneys) that includes regulatory, real estate, employment, intellectual property, transactional, education and government affairs teams. We partner directly with our brands and do the legal work in-house instead of just managing outside counsel. As a privately held, vibrant, entrepreneurial company, we move quickly without public-company bureaucracy. Here you will find a unique opportunity to continue to expand and hone your legal skills in collaboration with a supportive team, while developing your business acumen and learning to partner with each of our businesses in a way that meets their individual needs. Our lawyers are highly regarded across our businesses as go-to problem solvers and partners. With no billable hours or pressure to get or retain clients, we strive for balance and excellence.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description:

FDA Compliance: Counsel on food labeling, packaging, ingredient disclosures, nutrition facts/claims, and product development.
Marketing & Advertising:

Review product claims, promotional campaigns, and digital and influencer marketing to ensure compliance with FDA, FTC, and privacy standards.
Counsel on substantiation of health, nutrition, and sustainability and environmental claims.

Consumer Protection:

Advise on state and federal statutes including:
Junk fee and price transparency laws;
Automatic renewal/negative option laws;
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA); and
CAN-SPAM Act and related marketing laws.

Privacy & Data Protection:

Provide practical guidance on consumer data privacy and security practices, including compliance with privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, COPPA, and various U.S. state privacy laws).
Review marketing, e-commerce, and digital advertising strategies for compliance with privacy and data-use regulations.
Develop privacy policies, notices, and internal data-handling practices.

Agency Engagement: Draft responses to inquiries from the FDA, FTC, state attorneys general, and other regulators.
Monitoring & Strategy: Track and analyze regulatory, enforcement, and legislative trends across FDA, FTC, privacy, and state AGs; advise leadership on impact, emerging trends, and strategic mitigation.
Compliance Programs: Design and deliver policies, training, and SOPs to strengthen compliance culture across FDA, consumer protection, and privacy areas.

Qualifications:

3-6 years of legal experience in FDA compliance, consumer protection, and/or privacy law (law firm, government, or in-house).
J.D. from a top tier school with active bar membership in good standing.
Big law and/or in-house counsel experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods.
Background in digital marketing, subscription/renewal programs, and consumer data use.
Familiarity with global privacy frameworks (GDPR, Canada's PIPEDA, etc.).
Excellent communicator with ability to deliver business-minded and risk-balanced advice.
Team player with strong collaboration skills across R&D, marketing, compliance, and operations.
Confident presence with resilience to navigate ambiguity, pushback, and high-stakes decisions.
Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Growth mindset with eagerness to learn new areas of law and regulation.