Health Law Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Health Law Associate for its Washington, DC office. The role involves supporting a team advising national and regional health plans, focusing on contracting relationships with pharmacy benefit managers and other vendors. The associate will also engage in health care transactions, including M&A activities.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate service agreements, PBM contracts, and M&A agreements.
• Identify key legal and business issues in contracts.
• Conduct research on payor regulations and PBM practices.
• Summarize regulatory guidance from CMS and state agencies.
• Assist with due diligence reviews and transaction document preparation.
• Manage contract workflows and coordinate with clients and counsel.

Requirements

• Experience in transactional matters in the health care industry preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations governing health care providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission in the District of Columbia or New York.

Skills

• Strong contract drafting and M&A experience.
• Professionalism in engaging with demanding clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.