Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

2 days ago

New York, New York, United States The Farmer's Dog Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Counsel, Regulatory to join our fast-growing legal team at The Farmer's Dog. As a key member of our Legal Department, you will play a critical role in managing regulatory compliance issues across the organization, partnering closely with our veterinary team, and driving business growth through proactive risk management.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide proactive and practical advice and counsel to internal business partners on a wide array of regulatory issues, partnering with our R&D, Food Safety & Quality, and Veterinary teams to ensure 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, reviewing and advising on all aspects of product packaging and labeling, ingredients, and safety standards.
  • Lead and develop our 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 our Regulatory legal space, including overseeing required regulatory filings, daily responsibilities, goal-setting, and coaching direct reports on their growth and development to set them up for long-term success.
  • 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 and manage legal risk.
Requirements
  • 8+ years (post-law school) of relevant legal regulatory experience, five of which involving food law, in a law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Big Law and in-house experience preferred.
  • 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, with an ability to manage tight timelines and shifting priorities.
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills, the highest attention to detail, and ability to communicate clearly and productively with non-legal colleagues.
  • Willingness to be flexible and proactive in solving complex challenges, with a proven track record of understanding business needs, finding creative solutions, and balancing the interplay between legal and business risk.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a self-starter, able to prioritize effectively, and work both independently and as part of a growing team.
About The Farmer's Dog

The Farmer's Dog is a mission-driven company dedicated to changing the landscape of pet health. We provide dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care, starting by radically improving the $90 billion pet food industry. Our ultimate goal is to create innovative, delightful, and personalized experiences across all aspects of pet care.

What We Offer
  • 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.
  • Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug.

We commit to building a competitive compensation package and company environment for all individuals to thrive. We believe in competitive base compensation rooted in location-specific market data and performance along with equity ownership in the company that allows every team member to build their personal wealth as the company grows, just as much as we believe in fostering a culture that supports our team members personally, professionally, and holistically.

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