Health Law Practice Group Associate or Special Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Health Law Practice Group Associate or Special Counsel in Boston, MA. The role involves supporting a team advising health plans on contracting relationships with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and other pharmaceutical supply chain vendors. The position requires expertise in commercial contracting within the managed care or pharmaceutical supply chain industries.

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 effectively with partners.

Requirements

• At least three years of transactional experience in managed care or pharmaceutical supply chain industries.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations of health plans and PBMs.
• 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.
• Professionalism in client engagement.

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.