Healthcare Law Associate Attorney

Healthcare Associate AttorneyDirect Counsel is seeking a Healthcare Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.Locations: San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, San DiegoPractice Area: Healthcare – Medical Staff Governance, Peer Review & Regulatory MattersOverview: 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 institutionsAdvise on medical staff governance, credentialing, and peer review processesHandle matters involving patient safety, fairness, and procedural complianceConduct legal research and draft detailed memoranda, policies, and legal documentsAssist with regulatory compliance and administrative proceedingsSupport litigation and dispute resolution involving healthcare entitiesCollaborate closely with clients on sensitive and complex institutional mattersQualifications:3–7 years of legal experienceExperience in healthcare law, regulatory matters, litigation, administrative law, employment law, or professional licensing preferredStrong legal writing, research, and analytical skillsExcellent attention to detail and ability to manage complex factual and regulatory issuesAdmission to the California Bar (required)Prior healthcare, peer review, or medical staff experience a plus but not requiredCompensation: 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.