Description:
Job Description:Buchanan currently has an available position for a mid-to-senior level associate with 5 or more years of experience in healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise clients on healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance issues, including HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and other relevant statutes.
- Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare-related contracts, policies, and agreements.
- Conduct legal research on emerging healthcare legal developments and industry standards.
- Manage and support litigation, administrative proceedings, and regulatory investigations involving healthcare entities.
- Assist in due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships within the healthcare sector.
- Prepare legal memos, reports, and presentations for clients and internal use.
- Stay current on changes in healthcare legislation and industry trends affecting clients.
- Mentor junior associates and paralegals, providing guidance on healthcare law matters.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including compliance, regulatory, and corporate departments.
- Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, or hearings related to healthcare legal issues.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing healthcare law or related legal fields.
- Admission to the state bar applicable to the Buchanan office location.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance standards.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple cases and client relationships effectively.
- Proficiency in legal research tools and document management systems.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with healthcare regulatory counseling, transactions, and reimbursement.
- Prior experience with healthcare providers and health systems.
- Demonstrated technical skills and leadership or mentorship capabilities.
Job Requirements:
Bar Admission: Admission to the state bar applicable to the Buchanan office.
Documents Required: Cover Letter, Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample
