Healthcare Regulatory Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Healthcare Regulatory Associate in Palo Alto. This role offers the opportunity to work on health innovation, representing companies from pre-formation to capital markets, including public health tech companies.

Duties

• Advise on healthcare regulatory issues, including corporate practice of medicine and state law considerations.
• Handle federal, commercial, and self-insured payor reimbursement matters.
• Address value-based care and accountable care organizations.
• Navigate fraud and abuse laws, including Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark law.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and state health privacy laws.
• Manage federal and state laws on health data exchange and interoperability.
• Advise on state healthcare transaction notification laws and Knox-Keene.
• Consult on state laws related to AI in healthcare.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in healthcare law.
• Strong interest in technology use in healthcare, including AI and telehealth.
• Experience in several specified regulatory areas.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Superior organizational and project management skills.
• Detail-oriented with good judgment.
• Client service-oriented.
• Willingness to travel periodically.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Ability to learn new issues quickly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Benefits

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support.
• Healthcare coverage for family.
• Family-building benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Parenting support concierge.
• Back-up childcare options.
• Tutoring and college coaching for children.
• Health Savings Accounts with firm contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Pretax commuter and parking benefits.
• Life and disability insurance options.
• Voluntary insurance options.
• Medicare consulting.
• Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.