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Regulatory Counsel (Life Sciences)

Date Posted: Apr 14, 2026

Job #1687206
Contract
Seattle, Washington, USA
100 - 150 per hour (USD)

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Regulatory Counsel, Medical Devices

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on regulatory and quality matters across the medical device product life cycle, including compliance, risk management, and process development.
  • Counsel cross-functional teams on regulatory strategy, including support for De Novo and 510(k) pathways, audits, inspections, and evolving global regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with business, product, quality, and operational stakeholders to mitigate risk, support innovation, and enable compliant growth in data-driven healthcare solutions.

Skills Required

  • Strong experience advising medical device companies on FDA regulatory matters, including direct work with De Novo and 510(k) submissions and strategy.
  • Ability to guide legal and business teams on regulatory compliance, quality systems, inspections, audits, and product life cycle risk management.
  • Practical, business-oriented approach with the ability to work cross-functionally in a remote, distributed environment.

Education & Work Experience

Degree
J.D. from an accredited law school; active U.S. bar membership required.

Work Experience
8+ years of legal experience, with significant experience in the medical device industry advising on FDA regulatory strategy, compliance, and quality-related matters.

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