Senior Counsel Healthcare Regulatory

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a Senior Counsel or Partner-level Healthcare Regulatory Attorney to join our growing healthcare practice in Roseland, NJ. This is a high-impact role for an experienced attorney with deep regulatory expertise and the ability to serve as a subject matter expert across a broad range of healthcare compliance matters.

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he ideal candidate will have strong experience with laws and regulations governing controlled dangerous substances prescribing, telehealth services, acceptable medical practices, as well as the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, corporate practice of medicine and related doctrines, and related regulatory frameworks. Experience as a former Deputy Attorney General (DAG), or in a prosecutorial, board, or advisory/counseling role, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex healthcare regulatory, compliance, and enforcement matters, including risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide regulatory guidance in connection with healthcare transactions, including M&A and affiliations.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on evolving regulatory requirements and enforcement trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to manage legal and compliance risk.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance to clients and internal teams on regulatory issues.
• Monitor and interpret changes in healthcare laws and regulations and advise accordingly.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to practice growth.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development.

Qualifications

• JD required; strong academic credentials.
• 10+ years of relevant healthcare regulatory experience.
• Admission to the NJ Bar required ; NY admission a plus.
• Deep knowledge of Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and corporate practice doctrines.
• Experience advising healthcare providers, health systems, or related entities.
• Experience handling government investigations, audits, or enforcement matters, including interaction with regulatory agencies (e.g., OIG, DOJ, CMS, state authorities).
• Experience advising on regulatory aspects of healthcare transactions is a plus.
• Familiarity with healthcare privacy laws (HIPAA and related regulations).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business judgment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to build client relationships and contribute to practice growth.