Health Care Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Health Care Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Health Care Associate Attorney to join a growing and highly regarded Health Care practice at a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is available in Chicago, Minneapolis, or Washington, DC.

This position offers the opportunity to work across offices and practice groups on sophisticated health care regulatory and transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have experience advising health care clients on regulatory compliance, transactional issues, and complex operational matters within the evolving health care industry.

Responsibilities

• Advise health care providers, health systems, and other industry participants on a broad range of regulatory and transactional matters
• Analyze federal and state health care laws and regulations, including HIPAA, state privacy laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, Medicare and Medicaid requirements, and provider licensure regulations
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of health care-related agreements, including provider agreements, vendor contracts, business associate agreements, and related transactional documents
• Conduct legal research and provide practical guidance on complex health care compliance issues
• Support health care transactions, strategic initiatives, and operational matters
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to deliver comprehensive client solutions
• Assist with client presentations, business development initiatives, and industry events
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of health care regulatory and/or transactional experience
• Prior law firm experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal and state health care regulatory frameworks
• Experience drafting and negotiating health care-related contracts and agreements
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Strong academic credentials
• JD from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in Illinois, Minnesota, or Washington, DC, or eligible for prompt admission through waiver

Why Join

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and growing health care practice advising clients on some of the most complex and evolving legal issues facing the health care industry. Attorneys in this group receive meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to work across offices and disciplines on sophisticated matters.

The firm is committed to fostering a supportive and collaborative culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional development, flexibility, and long-term career growth.

Compensation & Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $210,000 – $280,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and office location.

The firm also offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which may include:

• Productivity and discretionary bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Continuing legal education support

Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity recruiter and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.