Healthcare Partner

Job Overview: A law firm in Miami, FL, seeks an experienced Healthcare Partner to lead its healthcare practice. The ideal candidate will have substantial expertise in healthcare and life sciences issues, with a solid regulatory and transactional background. They will advise clients on a wide range of healthcare matters, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and navigate complex healthcare transactions.

Duties:

• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance on healthcare regulatory compliance issues.
• Lead negotiations and transactions involving healthcare entities, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Represent clients in healthcare-related litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Develop and implement compliance programs for healthcare providers.
• Advise on Medicare, CMS, and other government regulatory matters affecting healthcare clients.
• Draft and negotiate contracts related to healthcare services and transactions.
• Stay abreast of healthcare law and policy developments to provide proactive legal counsel.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida State Bar (or ability to become licensed in Florida).
• Experience practicing law with a focus on healthcare law.
• Proven track record in handling healthcare transactions and regulatory compliance matters.
• Experience advising various healthcare entities, including hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare systems.
• Strong understanding of health-related state and federal laws and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team of associates and paralegals.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in Health Law (e.g., through the American Health Lawyers Association).
• Familiarity with private and public third-party reimbursement systems.
• Knowledge of corporate practice of medicine and healthcare operational issues.
• Experience with integrated delivery systems and managed care arrangements.

This is a Florida-based business law firm. Its attorney team members are organized into four practice teams: the Administrative Law team, the Business Reorganization team, the Dispute Resolution team, and the Transaction team.