Sr. Counsel – Commercial & Compliance

Role Summary

Evolus, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Counsel – Commercial & Compliance to join the legal team. The role focuses on healthcare compliance, FDA regulatory support, and commercial contracting, reporting to the General Counsel. The position involves collaborating across marketing, operations, regulatory, and medical affairs to align legal guidance with business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert and manage Evolus’ 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’ 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
• Office Location - Newport Beach (hybrid onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)
• Travel: up to 5% travel
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Required: Admission to a U.S. state bar (California preferred) or eligibility for Registered In-House Counsel status in California
• Required: 4+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries
• Required: 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)
• Required: Strong experience reviewing and approving promotional materials for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Required: Excellent business judgment with an ability to balance legal risk and business objectives
• Required: Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Required: Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning about pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and medical aesthetics
• Preferred: Experience with aesthetic or cash-pay healthcare companies
• Preferred: Prior experience advising sales and marketing teams in a regulated environment
• Preferred: Experience managing compliance investigations or audits
• Preferred: Familiarity with privacy and data protection frameworks, including vendor due diligence and data processing agreements

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Skills

• Strong analytical and risk assessment capabilities
• Excellent collaboration and cross-functional communication
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business guidance
• Training and teaching skills for compliance programs

Additional Requirements

• Travel: up to 5% travel