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FDA & Regulatory Compliance Attorney

140–400/hr
Remote
contract
5 openings
Posted October 22, 2026
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Key details

Pay
$140–400/hr
Location
Remote
Job type
contract
Openings
5
Posted
October 22, 2026

Overview

micro1 is hiring FDA & Regulatory Compliance Attorneys to work on a project that supports regulatory and legal compliance initiatives for a client. The role involves applying your domain knowledge to help train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn and reason. No prior AI experience is needed. You will analyze FDA regulations, review submissions, and assess regulatory risk, among other tasks.

What You'll Do7

  • Interpret FDA statutes, regulations, and guidance documents to provide domain-specific insights.
  • Critique regulatory submissions, compliance documentation, and procedural materials.
  • Evaluate real-world scenarios for regulatory risk, enforcement trends, and liability considerations.
  • Draft and edit scenario-based questions and answers that illustrate regulatory best practices.
  • Spot emerging issues in FDA and broader regulatory compliance and recommend practical solutions.
  • Explain complex legal requirements clearly in writing and speech to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Give feedback on content accuracy and completeness to improve project deliverables.

Requirements7

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in the United States.
  • 5+ years of experience focused on FDA law, regulatory strategy, or compliance in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices.
  • Solid grasp of federal regulatory processes, submission pathways, and compliance protocols.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly.
  • Experience advising or representing clients in FDA investigations, warning letters, or consent decrees is a plus.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to distill actionable insights from regulatory developments.
  • Detail-oriented approach and commitment to producing high-quality, accurate content.

Who Should Apply

The ideal candidate holds a JD, is licensed to practice law in the US, and has at least five years of hands-on FDA regulatory or compliance experience in life sciences. You should be skilled at translating complex legal requirements into clear guidance and have a sharp eye for detail.

Salary Insight

The rate for this role is $140 to $400 per hour, as stated in the job posting.

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Highlight your experience with FDA submissions, warning letters, or consent decrees, and quantify your impact, such as the number of submissions you managed or compliance outcomes you achieved.

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$140–400/hr

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Required skills

Fda Regulatory AnalysisLegal ResearchRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentRegulatory SubmissionsLegal WritingVerbal CommunicationLife Sciences Industry KnowledgeAttention To DetailIssue Spotting And Resolution

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