Healthcare Transactional Counsel

Job Overview: A law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Healthcare Transactional Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in transactional work, particularly in the healthcare sector with a focus on private equity transactions. Candidates with additional related experience are encouraged to apply. The position requires excellent academic credentials, solid writing skills, and active admission to practice in the District of Columbia.

Duties:

• Handle complex healthcare transactional matters, with a primary focus on private equity transactions within the healthcare industry.
• Provide legal counsel, guidance, and strategic advice to clients on various healthcare-related issues and transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to healthcare transactions.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and professionals within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
• Stay current on healthcare laws, regulations, and industry trends to ensure compliance and strategic decision-making.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7 years of transactional legal experience.
• Strong interest in and experience with healthcare transactional work, particularly in private equity transactions.
• Additional experience in complementary areas of law is a plus.
• Previous employment in a sophisticated law firm environment.
• Specific healthcare industry experience is highly favored.
• Exceptional academic credentials, including a law degree from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active admission to practice in the District of Columbia.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in the District of Columbia.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
• Strong transactional and contract drafting skills.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Client-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet deadlines.

Although it is a full-service firm, this organization seems to excel when it comes to the more specialized practice areas, such as environmental, regulatory and energy practices. The representation of Mid-Atlantic technology clients is rewarding for the firm as well. In keeping with this theme, the firm utilizes state of the art communications equipment and computers in order to streamline work efforts and reduce costs for the firm and its clients. Associates will appreciate the fact that the firm is filled with a fairly diverse crowd and that salaries are merit-based, rather than lockstep.