Associate Attorney: Health Care and Life Sciences

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney for its Health Care and Life Sciences practice in St. Petersburg, FL. This position offers the opportunity to work on a national platform while supporting the firm's Florida healthcare practice. The role involves advising various healthcare stakeholders on corporate, transactional, regulatory, and operational matters.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and prepare guidance on federal and state healthcare laws.
• Assist with regulatory analyses related to healthcare transactions and operations.
• Support healthcare transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and review healthcare agreements and contracts.
• Advise on clinical research and academic medicine matters.
• Support counseling on healthcare data use and commercialization.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the Florida Bar.
• 2-5 years of experience or strong interest in healthcare law.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar (or eligibility)

Skills

• Strong business acumen
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative and client-focused approach

Benefits

• Generous employee benefits package
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus

This national law firm primarily concentrates its practice on serving clients across healthcare, financial services, hospitality, retail, and technology industries. Its major practice areas include healthcare and life sciences, employment, labor, and workforce management, litigation and business disputes, and transactions. The firm has a team of over 250 attorneys with vast legal experience. Headquartered in New York City, New York, the firm also has several offices in major locations including Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California.