Medical Device & Technology Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Medical Device & Technology Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Washington, D.C.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney interested in FDA regulatory law and medical device regulation to join a nationally recognized Food, Drug, Medical Device & Agriculture practice. The team advises medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and digital health companies on the full lifecycle of FDA regulatory compliance, including premarket submissions, post-market obligations, enforcement matters, and emerging issues involving artificial intelligence and software-based medical technologies.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on FDA regulatory requirements governing medical devices and related technologies.
Counsel clients on regulatory pathways for medical devices, including 510(k) notifications, Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs), De Novo requests, and Premarket Approval Applications (PMAs).
Assist with FDA submissions, agency communications, and responses to deficiency letters and regulatory inquiries.
Advise on post-market compliance matters, including quality system regulations, recalls, adverse event reporting, and FDA enforcement issues.
Counsel clients on regulatory considerations affecting software as a medical device (SaMD), digital health technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, cybersecurity, and diagnostic products.
Research and analyze evolving FDA regulations and related state, federal, and international regulatory developments.
Develop practical regulatory strategies that support innovative product development while managing compliance risks.
Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated regulatory matters throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active membership in, or eligibility for admission to, the District of Columbia Bar.
Demonstrated interest in FDA regulatory law and medical device regulation.
Experience with FDA medical device matters is strongly preferred.
Experience at the FDA or within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries is a plus.
Scientific, engineering, health sciences, or biotechnology background is preferred but not required.
Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
Strong academic credentials and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, client-focused environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $235,000-$310,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility
Relocation assistance, where applicable