Health Law Practice Group 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.
• Travel to client sites for in-person contract negotiations as needed.

Requirements

• At least three years of transactional experience in managed care or pharmaceutical supply chain industries.
• Experience with complex commercial contracts and regulatory frameworks.
• Admitted to or eligible for admission in Massachusetts, New York, or Washington, DC.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdictions.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail abilities.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Effective collaboration in team settings.

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.