HEALTHCARE REGULATORY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Locations: Washington, DC New York, NY Chicago, IL
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A top-10 AmLaw firm is seeking a driven Junior Associate Attorney to join its leading Healthcare Regulatory Practice Group in DC, New York, or Chicago(link removed) This role offers early exposure to complex regulatory counseling and transactional support across the health care and life sciences industries, including digital health, private equity, and telehealth.
Candidate Profile
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record(link removed)>
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
23 years of substantive experience in healthcare regulatory matters at an AmLaw 100 firm(link removed)>
Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, corporate practice of medicine, licensing, and reimbursement issues(link removed)>
Experience supporting healthcare transactions, including private equity and M&A, particularly in regulatory diligence and structuring.
Familiarity with advising telehealth and digital health companies or interest in growing within these sectors.
Background in or exposure to government agencies such as CMS, OCR, DOJ, or FDA is a plus.
Soft Skills: Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities
Provide regulatory counseling on a broad range of healthcare issues for clients across the provider, life sciences, and digital health landscapes.
Support due diligence and regulatory structuring in private equity, M&A, and investment transactions.
Draft and review legal memoranda, agreements, compliance policies, and other client deliverables.
Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to advise on complex compliance and operational issues.
Stay current on regulatory developments and participate in firm thought leadership.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to launch your healthcare regulatory career at one of the nations premier law firms(link removed) Youll receive hands-on experience working with high-profile clients across a variety of innovative healthcare sectorsfrom life sciences to digital health. Associates in this group are valued contributors, involved in every stage of client matters, and supported by a collaborative team committed to professional development. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work environment and fosters a culture that emphasizes learning, inclusion, and advancement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $235,000 $260,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors. Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous vacation; professional development support; commuter benefits; and wellness programs.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter indicating their preferred office location, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample (substantially unedited by others) for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer(link removed)>