Counsel, Regulatory Law, Government Programs

Johnson & Johnson

. Advise Johnson & Johnson businesses engaging with U.S.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $122,000 - $212,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government procurement law and healthcare law, providing strategic legal counsel on complex regulatory matters while leading cross-functional initiatives. Capable of developing risk-mitigation strategies and influencing decision-making in ambiguous environments.

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Juris Doctor DegreeHealthcare Law ExperienceGovernment Procurement Law ExperienceStrategic Legal CounselGovernment Contract Compliance

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Hard Skills

Government Cost Accounting StandardsProcurement RegulationsPharmaceutical Pricing StrategiesValue-Based OfferingsLegal Risk ManagementCompliance SolutionsInternal InvestigationsIssue ResolutionDigital FluencyAI-Enabled Legal Technologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsExecutive MaturityJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Federal Supply ScheduleDepartment of DefenseHealthcare CompliancePrescription Drug AffordabilityPublic Policy DevelopmentsCross-Functional TeamsStakeholder AlignmentRegulatory RisksPharmaceutical CustomersCybersecurity Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise Johnson & Johnson businesses engaging with U.S. government agencies on procurement and grant laws, contract terms, offers, cost and accounting requirements, contract performance, audits, inquiries, closeout activities, and compliance programs
Provide strategic legal counsel on federal and state government programs and procurement matters, including Federal Supply Schedule, VA and Department of Defense procurements, state pharmaceutical programs, and U.S. government research agreements
Evaluate government contracting and pricing implications of complex commercial strategies, including participation in Commercial Pricing Committees
Develop practical risk-mitigation strategies for innovative and evolving business models
Lead the Government Contract Compliance Steering Committee
Participate in the Government Contract Compliance Committee
Advise on escalations, remediation, and issue resolution
Collaborate with Corporate Internal Audit and Health Care Compliance & Privacy
Monitor legal, regulatory, enforcement, geopolitical, and public-policy developments
Assess enterprise-wide consequences and lead coordinated legal, business, compliance, finance, and government-affairs responses
Advise on prescription drug affordability boards, prescription drug price transparency programs, Executive Orders, legislative proposals, and appropriation laws
Advise on ethics requirements involving government officials
Lead cross-functional legal support, establish priorities and accountabilities, drive timely decisions, and follow matters through implementation, remediation, and sustainable resolution
Work with business leaders, compliance professionals, finance partners, and Global Legal Organization colleagues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the bar of at least one state or the District of Columbia
At least seven years combined of healthcare law experience and government procurement law experience
Experience evaluating pharmaceutical or medical technology pricing strategies, fees, access programs, and value-based offerings
Ability to provide clear, actionable legal advice in complex and ambiguous situations
Strong strategic, analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate legal and business consequences and influence sound decision-making
Executive maturity, sound judgment, discretion, and communication discipline
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
Ability to lead enterprise or cross-business initiatives through ambiguity and change
Ability to formulate an independent legal point of view and make timely recommendations with incomplete information
Demonstrated digital fluency and familiarity with AI-enabled legal technologies
Enterprise mindset and ability to identify broader strategic implications
Resilience, learning agility, and willingness to challenge established approaches constructively
Experience advising senior business leaders on significant legal, regulatory, financial, and reputational risks preferred
Experience developing creative, compliant solutions to novel or complex business issues preferred
Experience advising on internal investigations, compliance concerns, remediation, and issue resolution preferred
Ability to support scalable legal and compliance solutions preferred
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and align stakeholders with differing priorities preferred
Track record of converting complex legal issues into practical decisions, scalable processes, or sustainable risk-management solutions preferred
Practical experience applying government cost accounting standards and procurement regulations within a complex global organization preferred
Finance or accounting experience preferred
Experience interacting with government agency personnel, auditors, attorneys, and other officials preferred
Experience with pharmaceutical and medical technology customers and healthcare providers preferred
Knowledge of evolving federal and Department of Defense requirements involving privacy, cybersecurity, data sharing, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation – 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time – 40 hours per calendar year; 48 hours for employees residing in Colorado; 56 hours for employees residing in Washington
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays – 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time – up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member; 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Inclusive interview process and disability accommodations