Closing Date: 31st December, 2042
Description:
About the Firm and the RoleVarnum is seeking an experienced healthcare attorney to join its growing Health Care Practice Team, preferably in the firm's Grand Rapids office, with the firm's Southeast Michigan offices (Ann Arbor, Birmingham, or Novi) also considered. The attorney will devote their practice fully to healthcare law and will work closely with the team's attorneys on sophisticated, long-term client engagements, taking on increasing responsibility for key client relationships.
Varnum's Health Care Practice Team is an expanding practice known for its sophisticated work, deep industry knowledge, and highly responsive client service. The team's work spans physician and hospital law, third-party reimbursement, public and private health care financing, life sciences, compliance and licensing, healthcare transactions, and litigation, serving physicians, physician groups, hospitals, and other health care entities. We are looking for a talented healthcare attorney who wants to join a collaborative team and be part of this practice's exciting growth. At Varnum, your work will be visible, your contributions will make a real difference, and you will have the opportunity to help build the next chapter of a dynamic practice. Varnum is committed to supporting attorneys who want to build and grow their practice. Attorneys joining the team will find sophisticated clients and matters and a clear path to advancement.
Varnum was recently recognized as a Crain's Best Places to Work in both Michigan and West Michigan for 2026. For over a century, Varnum attorneys have served the business community with a full array of legal services. This is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning law firm and a healthcare practice positioned for continued growth.
Responsibilities:
The attorney will collaborate with clients and attorneys across the full range of the team's healthcare matters. Responsibilities will include:
- Advise hospitals and health systems, physicians, physician groups, and other health care entities on all aspects of physician and hospital law
- Counsel clients on third-party reimbursement and on public and private health care financing matters
- Handle healthcare-specific transactions, including provider affiliations, physician practice acquisitions and integrations, joint ventures, and related regulatory structuring
- Advise healthcare and life sciences clients on federal and state regulatory, compliance, and licensing matters, including fraud and abuse laws
- Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare contracts, including professional services, employment, management, master service, and licensing agreements
- Manage client relationships and long-term, multi-year client engagements, and contribute to business development efforts across the firm's healthcare practice
- Collaborate with other attorneys and members of the Health Care Practice Team and across the firm's other practice teams
Qualifications:
Candidates should be prepared to step into a role where they will have an immediate impact on significant healthcare matters and client relationships. Candidates should have:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Approximately 8 to 12 or more years of relevant legal experience, including substantial healthcare-specific experience; law firm experience strongly preferred
- Substantial experience in physician and hospital law, healthcare transactions, third-party reimbursement, and healthcare regulatory matters
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients
- Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities
- Sound analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding client service skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining a high level of responsiveness and professionalism
- A collaborative, professional approach to working with clients, attorneys, and staff
The ideal candidate will bring an existing healthcare client base or demonstrated business development experience with growth potential; however, candidates with a strong healthcare practice and the drive to build business are encouraged to apply. Admission to the Michigan bar is required. Candidates not licensed to practice in Michigan must be willing to become admitted to the Michigan bar. The firm will provide relocation support to candidates interested in moving to Michigan and reimburse expenses related to bar admission.
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of representative engagements using Varnum's secure applicant portal.