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Senior Attorney/Counsel - Health Law w/Med Mal (7+ years)

Full-time

Gpac

Senior Associate or Counsel - Health Law / Medical Malpractice

Location: Kansas City
Practice Area: Health Law & Medical Malpractice
Experience Level: Senior Associate or Counsel

The Opportunity

A leading, full-service law firm with a strong Midwest presence is seeking a Health Law-experienced Senior Associate or Counsel with medical malpractice experience to join its Kansas City office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on sophisticated matters while being part of a firm that challenges convention and prioritizes innovative, client-centered legal service.

The Firm

The firm is a full-service law firm with a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional results for businesses, in-house counsel, and individuals. Their attorneys bring diverse experience and a shared commitment to client service.

They value innovation, continuous learning, and thoughtful approaches that challenge standard ways of working to better serve their clients.

Key Responsibilities

* Represent healthcare providers, systems, and related entities in medical malpractice litigation

* Advise clients on a broad range of health law and regulatory matters

* Manage complex cases with increasing responsibility and autonomy

* Collaborate closely with partners and cross-practice teams

* Contribute to client development efforts and long-term practice growth

Qualifications

* JD from an accredited law school

* 7+ years of experience (or equivalent) in health law and medical malpractice

* Active Missouri license (or ability to obtain promptly); Kansas licensure a plus

* Strong litigation, writing, and analytical skills

* Proven ability to manage cases and client relationships independently

* Interest in being part of a forward-thinking, collaborative firm culture

Why This Role

* Meaningful, sophisticated health law and med mal work

* A firm culture that values innovation, learning, and challenging conventional wisdom

* Platform to practice at a high level without sacrificing collaboration or professional growth

* Long-term opportunity for attorneys seeking stability, impact, and advancement

For more information or to apply confidentially, contact:

Shannon Flower
Legal Recruiter, GPAC

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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