Health Care Attorney

8-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Health Care Attorney

At Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, we are 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.

## Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have the following:

* Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
* 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.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

## Responsibilities

As a Health Care Attorney, you will be responsible for:

* 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

You must be able to:

* Learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change.
* Work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Work well independently as well as effectively within a team.
* Identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions.
* Respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor.
* Maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment.
* Have 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
* Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
* Performance Recognition
* ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement
* 401(k) with Company Contribution
* Short Term Disability Plan
* Long Term Disability Plan
* Life Insurance
* Critical Illness Insurance
* Parental/Family Leave
* Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture
* Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
* Healthy Work-Life Balance
* Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to days per week)
* Contemporary Work Environment
* Positive and Respectful Work Climate
* 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
* Medical
* Dental
* Vision Care
* Health Savings Accounts
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Wellness Program
* Employee and Family Assistance Program

The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan.

## Apply Today

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in applying for this Health Care Attorney position, please submit an application via our online portal. Please contact Jennifer Hade at with any questions. We are not accepting search firm submissions at this time.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at or to let us know the nature of your request

Medical, Dental, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Wellness Program, Employee and Family Assistance Program, 401(k) with Company Contribution, Short Term Disability Plan, Long Term Disability Plan, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Parental/Family Leave

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

To be considered for this position, please submit an application via our online portal. Please contact Jennifer Hade at with any questions.

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