Careers

Please fill out an application on LinkedIn and send resume and cover letter to Tracy Erickson at terickson@gardner.law with the subject line "Regulatory Attorney Applicant."

Reports to: Managing Attorney

Industry: Law Practice (FDA-regulated industry)

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Flexible (office located in greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area)

Licensure: Unrestricted license to practice law in a U.S. state

Preferred License: Admission to any federal district court

Level: Mid-level

Exempt Status: Exempt

Hours of Work: Varies

Travel Required: Yes (minimal, e.g., <5%)

About Gardner Law:

Gardner Law is an FDA law firm that specializes in regulatory, compliance, privacy, litigation, and commercial matters. Improving health and enhancing lives is our purpose at Gardner Law and it guides everything we do.

Essential Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in industry at a medical device, pharmaceutical, biologic, or diagnostic company, e.g., working in Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Product Management, R&D, or in a law firm serving FDA-regulated clients.
• Demonstrates ability to lead projects.
• Responsive, persistent, and capable of managing numerous assignments and responsibilities simultaneously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while meeting goals and deadlines.
• Flexible, independent, and self-starting.
• Collaborative, business-minded, and not combative.
• Ability to work productively with individuals with opposing viewpoints and strong personalities, including company lawyers, executives, and regulators.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to write and speak in an effective, persuasive, and concise manner.
• Ability to analyze disparate information quickly and design effective and practical solutions to problems.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) from an ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in a U.S. state.
• Strong grasp of and attention to ethics laws and the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, GDPR, CCPA, and FTC privacy framework
• Advanced degrees, licenses, certifications favored, e.g., MD, MBA, PhD, MSc, MPH, RAC, CPA.
• Experience with FDA regulatory matters, including medical device submissions, regulatory strategy, and advertising and promotion review and processes.
• Possess medical device submission (e.g., 510(k), PMA, IDE, De Novo, EUA) and advertising and promotion review knowledge.
• Knowledge of health care laws and regulations (e.g., Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), False Claims Act (FCA), and Physician Payments Sunshine Act (PPSA)).

Primary Functions:

• Anti-fraud and FDA compliance review of promotional materials and commercial programs.
• Drafting opinions regarding compliance with various laws including: FDCA, AKS, FCA, PPSA, HIPAA, among others.
• FDA meetings.
• Performing research.
• Serving on promotional material and scientific material review teams.
• Advising clients on compliant interactions with health care professionals.
• Making FDA regulatory submissions (e.g., 510(k), PMA, IDE, De Novo, EUA).

Tools:

• Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, Copilot).
• Proficiency with AI tools.
• Comfortable adopting and learning new technologies.

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment.
• Competitive compensation in the range of $150,000 – $225,000, plus performance-based bonus
• Opportunity to be a part of a high-performing, distinguished team.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities (giving and receiving).
• Firm commitment to work-life balance, health, and well-being.
• Medical, disability, and life insurance benefits.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k) match.
• Open vacation.
• Tuition assistance for work-related certifications and training.
• Trail-blazing best-in-class clientele.

Words our employees use to describe Gardner Law:

• Rewarding.
• Great work-life balance.
• Variety in work and clientele.
• Collaborative.
• Flexible.
• Independent.
• Fast-paced.
• Impactful.
• Focused on FDA-regulated industry.
• Employee growth-oriented.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Please fill out an application on LinkedIn and send resume and cover letter to Tracy Erickson at terickson@gardner.law with the subject line "Controller Applicant"

Reports to:  CFO/COO

Industry: Finance/Accounting/Administration/Operations

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Flexible (office located in greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area)

Licensure: CPA preferred

Level: Minimum five years experience as controller, law firm experience preferred

Exempt Status: Exempt

Hours of Work: Varies

Travel Required: Yes (minimal, e.g., <5%)

Date posted: January 13, 2026

About Gardner Law:

Gardner Law is an FDA law firm that specializes in regulatory, compliance, privacy, litigation, and commercial matters. Improving health and enhancing lives is our purpose at Gardner Law and it guides everything we do.

The Role

This role is a starting point for a distinguished professional looking to play a major leadership role in a cutting edge law firm that caters to advanced FDA-regulated companies advancing the state of the art in medical technology, pharmaceutical, food, and laboratory sciences. 

Primary Functions:

• Responsible for managing the daily financial operations of the firm including accounts receivable and payables, payroll, general ledger, account reconciliations, incentive plans and budgets.
• Work with outside CPAs to ensure correct accounting practices are in effect. Prepare all financial information necessary for outside CPAs to prepare our year-end tax forms. Prepare ad hoc financial reports when requested.
• In charge of the firm's Office 365 network, QuickBooks accounting system and Clio billing system, as well as client systems that Gardner Law inputs data into. Point of contact for website and IT issues in house, consult with outside IT consultants for resolution where necessary and appropriate.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions. Work with attorneys to understand skills and competencies required for role openings. Implement new hire orientation and employee onboarding. Facilitate employee development planning and programming.
• Develop and maintain firm human resources policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Ensure that all changes are implemented and communicated appropriately after approval.
• In charge of our annual benefits open enrollment which requires prior review of all benefits plans inclusive of medical, dental, life, and disability plans. Responsible for maintaining the firm’s 401k plan, ensuring all new employees are enrolled in a timely manner and the firm follows Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor laws.
• Help develop training program for associates as well as summer internship program.
• Complete annual application for professional liability and other insurance renewals.
• Must be prepared and willing to take on additional law firm administrator responsibilities as they arise.

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment.
• Starting at $125,000, with final compensation based on experience, responsibilities, and qualifications
• Opportunity to be a part of a high-performing, distinguished team.
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities (giving and receiving).
• Firm commitment to work-life balance, health, and well-being.
• Medical, disability and life insurance benefits.
• Bonus program.
• 401(k) match.
• PTO
• Tuition assistance for work-related certifications and training.
• Trail-blazing, best-in-class clientele.

Words our employees use to describe Gardner Law:

• Rewarding.
• Great work-life balance.
• Collaborative.
• Flexible.
• Independent.
• Fast-paced.
• Impactful.
• Focused on FDA-regulated industry.
• Employee growth oriented.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.