Healthcare Associate Attorney

Job Description Job Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Healthcare Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm. Locations: San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego Practice Area: Healthcare – Medical Staff Governance, Peer Review & Regulatory Matters Overview: This is an opportunity for a mid-level associate (3–7 years of experience) to join a leading Healthcare practice group within a nationally recognized law firm. The role focuses on advising and representing hospital medical staffs and peer review bodies in complex governance, regulatory, and patient safety matters throughout California. Position Overview: The ideal candidate will have strong experience or interest in healthcare-related regulatory work, litigation, or administrative law, and will be comfortable working with complex statutory frameworks, bylaws, and institutional policies. This role combines litigation, counseling, and regulatory advisory work in a highly detail-oriented and mission-critical practice area focused on healthcare compliance and governance. Key Responsibilities: Represent hospital medical staffs, peer review committees, and healthcare institutions Advise on medical staff governance, credentialing, and peer review processes Handle matters involving patient safety, fairness, and procedural compliance Conduct legal research and draft detailed memoranda, policies, and legal documents Assist with regulatory compliance and administrative proceedings Support litigation and dispute resolution involving healthcare entities Collaborate closely with clients on sensitive and complex institutional matters Qualifications: 3–7 years of legal experience Experience in healthcare law, regulatory matters, litigation, administrative law, employment law, or professional licensing preferred Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex factual and regulatory issues Admission to the California Bar (required) Prior healthcare, peer review, or medical staff experience a plus but not required Compensation: Expected salary range: $200,000 – $260,000, commensurate with experience Eligible for annual bonus up to 15% of base compensation based on performance and billable hours expectations (1,850 annually, including pro bono credit eligibility) This is a strong opportunity to join a sophisticated healthcare practice advising on high-impact regulatory and governance matters affecting hospitals and medical institutions across California.