Senior Counsel, Commercial Law

EOLS) is a performance beauty company with a customercentric 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 youre 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.
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.
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
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 crossfunctionally 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.
Office Location - Newport Beach (hybrid onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
Travel: up to 5 % travel
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
~ 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 inhouse legal department within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.
~ Healthcare compliance program requirements
~ FDA and FTC regulations governing advertising and promotion
~ Antikickback and healthcare fraud and abuse laws
~ Data privacy laws and frameworks (e.g., 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
Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and medical aesthetics
Experience with aesthetic or cashpay healthcare companies
Experience managing compliance investigations or audits
Familiarity with privacy and data protection frameworks, including vendor due diligence and data processing agreements
Stay happy and healthy with our competitive suite of medical, dental and vision benefits to help you feel your best and be your best. We also provide those benefits you shouldnt have to worry about, from employer covered life insurance to shortterm disability. You may also be eligible for new hire equity and longterm incentives in the form of RSUs, stock options, and/or discretionary bonuses. Travel or relax and come back feeling refreshed with our flexible paid time off program for exempt employees and a paid time off accrual plan for nonexempt employees. Did we mention the holiday soft closure between the Christmas and New Years holidays? Additional perks include regularly catered team meals at our Evolus Headquarters, a fully stocked kitchen (Kombucha & Coffee included), and the opportunity to join an organization where our values of Grit, Impact, Fun, and Transparency are displayed daily.
Evolus takes pride in being a company on the forefront of innovation, while being committed to conducting its business with the highest degrees of integrity, professionalism, and social responsibility. We are also committed to complying with all laws and regulations that apply to our business. Here at Evolus, we dont just work together, weve built a culture of inclusion Because of this, youll find yourself immersed in an environment that not only promotes respect, collaboration and team building, but a community too. For more information, please visit our website at or reach out to careers@evolus.