ITG Brands · 4 days ago
Senior Regulatory Counsel
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA, dedicated to innovation and operational integrity. They are seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to provide expert legal counsel on federal and state regulatory compliance for tobacco and nicotine products, shaping legal strategies to manage risk and ensure compliance in a complex regulatory environment.
Tobacco
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal counsel on federal and state regulatory compliance, with a focus on tobacco and nicotine products
Serve as a strategic legal advisor on FDA regulatory matters, including product submissions, labeling, marketing, enforcement, and reporting
Lead legal strategy and support for regulatory litigation and administrative proceedings
Monitor, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments across all 50 states, including flavor bans, and other emerging restrictions
Oversee legal aspects of state regulatory compliance, including MSA certifications and fire-safe cigarette applications
Advise on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and responses, including strategy, redactions, and risk mitigation
Partner with Quality and Regulatory Affairs teams to support consumer complaint intake, quality reporting, and related compliance obligations
Develop and implement proactive legal strategies to navigate complex regulatory environments and support business objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory Science and Affairs, Corporate Legislative Affairs, Marketing, Sales and Operations to align legal guidance with operational goals
Represent the company in interactions with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and external counsel
Draft, review, and negotiate regulatory-related agreements and documents
Educate and advise internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements, litigation risk, and compliance strategies
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, in a highly regulatory industry (tobacco, pharmaceuticals, medical devices)
Strong background in FDA regulatory matters, state-regulatory compliance, regulatory litigation, FOIA
Must be 21 years of age or older
Preferred
Proven ability to interpret and apply complex regulations to business operations, with a strategic and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams
Benefits
Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
15 Company-paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Employee recognition and discount programs
Education assistance
Employee referral bonus program
Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
Summer hours
Casual dress policy Monday through Friday
Company
ITG Brands
America’s third-largest tobacco company and a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kim Reed
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Clarke
Executive Vice President & CFO
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