Health Care Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Health Care Attorney

**Job ID: 1708**

**Position: Attorney**

**Location: Multiple Offices**

**Practice Area: Healthcare**

**Open Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023**

**Job Function: Legal**

## Job Description

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health Care Attorney with at least eight years of healthcare experience to join our legal team. As a Health Care Attorney, you will play a pivotal role in advising and guiding our clients through various legal matters within the health care industry.

The idea candidate will have in-depth knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law. Additionally, they will have transactional health care experience handling hospital, health system and/or physician practice acquisitions, physician contracts, joint ventures and affiliations.

## The Company

This is an opportunity to work with the Best. We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen.

## The Location

We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington . Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients. This position can be located in any of our offices.

## Job Requirements

### Bring Your Best

**Knowledge Base & Education:**

- In-depth knowledge of federal and state healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
- 8+ years of healthcare experience working for a law firm, healthcare system, hospital, or university with specific experience in transactional work, regulatory due diligence, and contracting.
- Transactional healthcare experience handling hospital, health system or physician practice acquisitions, physician contracts, joint ventures, and affiliations.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

**Responsibilities:**

- Joint Venture and M&A expertise: Provide expert legal counsel on joint ventures, mergers, and acquisitions involving healthcare entities, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Anti-Kickback and Stark Law Compliance: Lead efforts to interpret, and apply anti-kickback and Stark Law regulations on behalf of clients.
- Contract Review and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents pertaining to healthcare transactions, partnerships, and services.
- Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changing healthcare laws and regulations to proactively identify compliance risks and provide guidance to clients.

### Adaptability:

- Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

### Collaborate

- Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
- Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

### Professionalism:

- Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
- Valid authorization to work in the .

## Why You Should Apply

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

## Learning and Growth

- Challenging and Dynamic Role
- Career Development Planning
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Performance Management and Coaching
- Specialized Training Programs
- Mentorship Program
- Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

## Health & Wellness

- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Care
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Program
- Employee and Family Assistance Program

## Total Compensation

- Competitive Base Pay
- Outstanding Benefits
- Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Performance Recognition
- ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

## Planning for

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident coverage, 401k

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Submit an application via our online portal. Contact Jennifer Hade at with any questions.

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