Senior Counsel / Partner-Level Healthcare Regulatory Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Counsel or Partner-Level Healthcare Regulatory Attorney to join its healthcare practice in Roseland, NJ. This role is ideal for an experienced attorney with deep regulatory expertise, capable of serving as a subject matter expert across a broad range of healthcare compliance matters.

Duties

• Advise on complex healthcare regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters, including risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide regulatory guidance in connection with healthcare transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and affiliations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on evolving regulatory requirements and enforcement trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage legal and compliance risk.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to clients and internal teams on regulatory issues.
• Monitor and interpret changes in healthcare laws and regulations and advise accordingly.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development.

Requirements

• JD required; strong academic credentials.
• 10+ years of relevant healthcare regulatory experience.
• Admission to the NJ Bar required; NY admission a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and corporate practice doctrines.
• Experience advising healthcare providers, health systems, or related entities.
• Experience handling government investigations, audits, or enforcement matters, including interaction with regulatory agencies.
• Experience advising on regulatory aspects of healthcare transactions is a plus.
• Familiarity with healthcare privacy laws (HIPAA and related regulations).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to practice growth.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the NJ Bar required; NY admission a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary programs.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule after 90 days.