Sr. Counsel – Commercial & Compliance

Role Summary

Senior Counsel – Commercial & Compliance reports to the General Counsel to manage healthcare compliance, FDA regulatory support, and commercial contracting within a life sciences context. The role blends regulatory focus with commercial business needs and requires collaboration across marketing, operations, regulatory, and medical affairs. Location: Newport Beach (hybrid onsite Tue–Thu); Travel up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject area expert and manage Evolus‚Äô U.S. Healthcare Compliance Program and oversee data privacy operations to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
• Provide legal and regulatory advice supporting the commercial launch and ongoing sale of Evolus products, with particular attention to FDA, FTC, and healthcare fraud and abuse laws
• Review and approve promotional, sales, and educational materials to ensure compliance with FDA, FTC, and other applicable regulations
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements typical of a pharmaceutical and medical aesthetics company, including:
  • Distribution and customer agreements
  • Research and development agreements
  • Vendor, consulting, and service agreements
  • Marketing and sponsorship agreements
• Advise cross-functional stakeholders on risk management, data privacy, intellectual property ownership, and business initiatives in compliance with company standards
• Develop and deliver training programs on compliance and promotional practices for Evolus employees and field sales teams
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments to ensure Evolus‚Äô policies and practices remain current and compliant
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, commercial operations, regulatory affairs, and medical affairs to align legal advice with business strategy
• Assist the General Counsel on special projects and broader corporate or transactional matters as assigned
• Travel: up to 5% travel

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to a U.S. state bar (California preferred) or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status in California
• 4+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Healthcare compliance program requirements
  • FDA and FTC regulations governing advertising and promotion
  • Anti-kickback and healthcare fraud and abuse laws
  • Data privacy laws and frameworks (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Strong experience reviewing and approving promotional materials for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Excellent business judgment with an ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and medical aesthetics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aesthetic or cash-pay healthcare companies
• Prior experience advising sales and marketing teams in a regulated environment
• Experience managing compliance investigations or audits
• Familiarity with privacy and data protection frameworks, including vendor due diligence and data processing agreements