Health Law Practice Group PBM Associate or Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Practice Group Associate or Special Counsel with expertise in the PBM industry to join their Health Law Practice in Washington, DC. The role involves supporting a team advising health plans on contracting relationships with pharmacy benefit managers and other pharmaceutical supply chain vendors.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate PBM contracts and related service agreements.
• Lead and support the contracting lifecycle for PBM procurements.
• Counsel clients on health plan operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Manage multiple contract workflows and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members and communicate closely with partners.

Requirements

• At least three years of transactional experience in managed care or pharmaceutical supply chain industries.
• Experience with complex commercial contracts and regulatory matters.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and maintain attention to detail.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• 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.