Junior Associate Attorney needed for Houston office

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Houston, TX

Junior Associate Attorney needed for Houston office

Attorney

1-6 yrs required

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Job Overview:

A law firm in Houston, TX, is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of healthcare regulatory and corporate transactional experience, preferably gained at a large law firm. The role requires superior academic credentials and exceptional writing, research, analysis, and communication skills.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and analysis on healthcare regulatory matters and corporate transactions.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and other documents related to healthcare compliance and corporate law.
• Assist senior attorneys in negotiating and drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Participate in due diligence reviews and investigations related to corporate transactions.
• Support clients in regulatory compliance matters and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
• Attend client meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings as necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or eligibility to waive into the Texas Bar.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in healthcare regulatory and corporate transactional law, preferably at a large law firm.
• Strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark Law, and Anti-Kickback Statute.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft clear and concise legal documents.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.