Consumer Product Liability Associate

Associate - Consumer Product Safety, Regulatory & Class Action Litigation Location: Multiple US office locations Salary: $260,000-$390,000 Experience: 3-6 years' PQE / relevant post-qualification experience An opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join a highly regarded US law firm's established Consumer Law, Finance & Class Action practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to work on sophisticated consumer product safety, regulatory enforcement and complex litigation matters, collaborating with experienced practitioners across a national platform. The role offers a broad and varied practice, combining regulatory counselling, government investigations and enforcement proceedings with high-stakes litigation. The Opportunity The successful candidate will advise and represent manufacturers, importers, distributors, retailers and other businesses on a range of consumer product safety and regulatory matters, including: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) investigations and enforcement proceedings. Product recalls, remediation strategies and regulatory reporting obligations. Consumer protection claims and product safety compliance. Product liability litigation and complex consumer class actions. Government investigations and related regulatory matters. Drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, preparing for and participating in depositions, and supporting hearings and trials. The Associate will have the opportunity to take meaningful responsibility for matters, work directly with experienced lawyers and develop a practice spanning regulatory advice, enforcement and complex litigation. Candidate Requirements The firm is interested in attorneys with approximately 3-6 years of relevant experience gained in private practice, government service or a combination of both. Suitable candidates will demonstrate: Experience in consumer product safety, consumer protection, regulatory enforcement or complex litigation. Experience handling substantive aspects of litigation or enforcement matters, including legal research, drafting, discovery and depositions. Exposure to government investigations, regulatory compliance, reporting obligations or product recalls, which would be advantageous. Familiarity with the CPSC, the Consumer Product Safety Act or other federal or state consumer protection laws and regulatory agencies, which is strongly preferred. Excellent legal writing, analytical, communication and advocacy skills. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple matters in a collaborative, client-focused environment. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be an active member in good standing of the Bar in at least one US jurisdiction. Admission to the Bar in the relevant hiring jurisdiction will be required. What's on Offer? Salary of $260,000-$390,000, depending on experience and other relevant factors. Flexibility to be based in one of the Texas offices. Exposure to sophisticated regulatory and complex litigation matters. Meaningful responsibility and close collaboration with experienced practitioners. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, and additional family support benefits. Interested? If you are an Associate with relevant regulatory, consumer protection or complex litigation experience and would like to explore this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Apply with your CV or contact BCL Legal to discuss your experience and suitability. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.