Norton Rose Fulbright · 21 hours ago
Product Liability & Consumer Disputes | Lawyer (Regulatory Compliance & Product Safety)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$200K/yr - $350K/yr
3+ years expNorton Rose Fulbright is seeking a lawyer to join its Product Liability and Consumer Disputes team. The role involves advising on regulatory compliance and product safety in the retail and consumer markets, handling government enforcement and investigations.
FinanceLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Advise on product development, testing and standards compliance, CPSC reporting and recall, and managing national and international product recalls
Advise on a wide array of laws and regulations impacting the retail and consumer markets sectors, including chemicals management, packaging and labeling, extended producer responsibility, and green claims
Representing clients in federal and state enforcement actions and investigations, including CPSC failure to report, DOE appliance efficiency, and California agencies (CARB, CEC, DPR)
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership
3+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm setting
Experience in regulatory compliance, product safety, and consumer protection laws related to consumer products, food, and cosmetics
Knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks and statutory and regulatory interpretation, including CPSC, FTC, FDA, DOE, California Proposition 65, PFAS, extended producer responsibility, CARB, CEC, and state consumer protection laws
Exceptional legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple regulatory matters, enforcement actions, and compliance investigations
Preferred
Strong academic credentials
Experience with retail and consumer markets compliance collateral, including manufacturing, distribution, and supply agreements; compliance policies and procedures, vendor manuals, and compliance guides
Knowledge of ESG & supply chain dynamics including counseling clients on modern slavery laws, business and human rights issues, and ESG compliance in transactions
Benefits
Carrot Fertility: Inclusive family-forming benefits for all full-time employees.
Vacation Award: Earn a $2,500 vacation stipend after meeting billable thresholds.
Wellness Perks: Free Peloton app membership, Lyra mental health support (8 free therapy or coaching sessions), and Spot Pet Insurance for your furry companions.
Business Development Support: Reimbursement for relationship-building activities.
Executive Coaching: Eligible lawyers with 250+ BD hours receive firm-sponsored coaching.
Pro Bono & Volunteer Time: All non-partner lawyers receive 8 hours of firm time per year for community service.
Referral Bonus: Earn $50,000 for referring top-tier legal talent who join the firm.
Company
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service.
Founded in 2011Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BEL
5001-10000 employees
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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
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Chief Client Value & Innovation Officer
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