Mid- to Senior Level Healthcare Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Mid- to Senior Level Healthcare Associate Attorney with a minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in healthcare transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of counseling healthcare providers on various regulatory matters, including fraud and abuse, state licensure, corporate practice of medicine, and Medicare and Medicaid billing and reimbursement issues. This role, based in Chicago, offers opportunities for advancement in a collegial environment, extensive training with growing responsibilities, collaboration with talented attorneys across practice groups and offices, and the chance to work in brand-new office space situated in a location targeted for growth.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to health care providers on regulatory matters, including fraud and abuse, state licensure, corporate practice of medicine, and billing/reimbursement issues.
• Handle healthcare transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations, and private equity deals.
• Draft and review contractual arrangements such as management agreements, provider services agreements, and physician employment agreements.
• Collaborate with attorneys, staff, and clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Engage in continuous professional development through training opportunities.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Work in a collegial environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in health care transactional matters.
• Strong background in counseling healthcare providers on regulatory issues.
• Excellent law school credentials and references.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in health care law (if applicable).

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of health care regulations and transactional matters.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

This full-service firm in Chicago has a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices throughout the Midwest and the East Coast, the firm has over 200 lawyers ready to serve their clients. New associates are assigned to one of five sections: Bond/Municipal Finance, Business, Labor, Litigation, or Real Estate. New associates are encouraged to let the firm know what areas interest them, but all attorneys are expected to be willing to work in a wide variety of areas. New associates are also provided with early client contact. While some associates arent ecstatic with the firms bonus structure, this mid-tier firm does pay higher than many similar firms in the area.