[Remote] Senior Counsel - Consumer Goods Regulatory and Compliance
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Soteria Law is committed to protecting people and the planet through legal and corporate accountability. They are seeking a Senior Counsel to advise consumer-product, food, supplement, and wellness companies on FTC advertising compliance and FDA regulatory requirements while providing practical guidance to help companies launch products responsibly and mitigate regulatory risks. Responsibilities • Advise consumer-product, food, supplement, and wellness companies on FTC advertising compliance and FDA regulatory requirements, including claim substantiation, labeling, endorsements, pricing, and digital marketing • Review and clear marketing materials, packaging, websites, social media, influencer content, and retailer-facing claims for compliance with federal and state consumer-protection laws • Provide practical, business-oriented guidance to help companies launch products responsibly, scale compliantly, and mitigate regulatory and litigation risk • Support responses to FTC inquiries, FDA warning letters, state AG investigations, and consumer demand letters, including CLRA, UCL, and FAL matters • Work on the enforcement side against bad actors, including investigations and litigation targeting deceptive advertising, unlawful product claims, and practices that harm consumers and public health • Assist with consumer class actions and impact-driven enforcement matters, including legal research, drafting, discovery, and coordination with experts and co-counsel • Track and analyze emerging regulatory and enforcement trends in areas such as supplements, 'natural' and sustainability claims, PFAS and heavy metals, influencer marketing, and digital advertising • Collaborate closely with regulatory, marketing, product, and executive teams, as well as mission-aligned partners, to drive accountability and raise industry standards Skills • J.D. from an accredited law school and active license in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (California preferred but not required) • 4+ years of experience in consumer products law, FTC advertising, FDA regulatory compliance, or related consumer-protection, regulatory, or litigation practice • Working knowledge of FTC Act, FDA/DSHEA frameworks, and state consumer-protection statutes, including CLRA, UCL, FAL, and similar UDAP laws • Experience reviewing or advising on marketing and advertising claims, including digital marketing, influencer campaigns, labeling, packaging, and product launches • Ability to assess and communicate regulatory and litigation risk clearly and pragmatically to business, marketing, and product stakeholders • Interest in—or experience with—enforcement, investigations, or litigation against deceptive or unlawful practices, whether through government, plaintiff-side, or impact-driven work • Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to draft persuasive pleadings, regulatory responses, and client-facing guidance • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple matters in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment • Demonstrated judgment, integrity, and a commitment to consumer protection and public-interest outcomes Benefits • Health benefits • Paid holidays • Flexible work schedule Company Overview • Like Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety and protection, we are devoted to protecting people and the planet from harm. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in Orinda, CA, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job