Our client a highly respected 50person law firm is seeking an accomplished Partner with a focus on healthcare regulatory or healthcare transactions law. This role is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to join a dynamic firm that provides sophisticated counsel to small and mediumsized businesses.
As a Partner you will serve as an outside inhouse counsel offering expert legal guidance to a range of healthcare clients including providers clinics and other entities navigating the complexities of healthcare law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in regulatory compliance transactions or a combination of both with a proven track record of client success and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as outside general counsel for small to mediumsized healthcare businesses providing strategic legal advice tailored to their operational and business needs.
- Handle regulatory matters including compliance with federal and state healthcare laws such as HIPAA Stark Law AntiKickback Statute False Claims Act and other industryspecific regulations.
- Assist clients with healthcare transactions including mergers and acquisitions joint ventures practice consolidations and strategic affiliations.
- Provide counsel on licensure and accreditation issues reimbursement matters and Medicare/Medicaid compliance.
- Draft review and negotiate complex contracts such as management agreements employment contracts and vendor agreements.
- Represent clients in administrative proceedings audits and investigations conducted by healthcare regulatory bodies.
- Monitor changes in healthcare law and policy to provide proactive advice and risk management strategies to clients.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while actively participating in business development initiatives to expand the firms healthcare practice.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar in the firms jurisdiction or ability to waive in.
- A minimum of 810 years of experience in healthcare regulatory or healthcare transactions law.
- Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks including familiarity with CMS regulations licensing requirements and corporate practice of medicine laws.
- Proven ability to lead complex healthcare transactions from due diligence through closing.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to deliver strategic legal counsel that aligns with clients business goals.
- Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development.
- Collaborative mindset with a desire to contribute to the firms culture and mentorship of junior attorneys.