Health Law Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Health Law Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its healthcare practice. The candidate should have a strong interest in health law issues, corporate transactions, and regulatory compliance. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with healthcare providers on various legal matters, including Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, fraud and abuse laws, and HIPAA compliance. The firm values attorneys eager to establish long-term careers in health law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise healthcare providers on legal issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance reimbursement.
• Assist healthcare organizations with corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Provide counsel on regulatory compliance matters, including fraud and abuse laws, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, and HIPAA.
• Conduct legal research on emerging trends in health law and provide strategic recommendations to clients.
• Draft and review contracts, policies, and other legal documents related to healthcare transactions and compliance.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on projects involving healthcare litigation, administrative hearings, and regulatory investigations.
• Provide clients with legal advice on risk management, corporate governance, and operational compliance within the healthcare sector.
• Take ownership of projects, managing multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay informed on legislative and regulatory developments impacting healthcare law and advise clients accordingly.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in corporate law (particularly mergers and acquisitions), healthcare law, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Strong interest in health law issues and trends, with a focus on healthcare providers.
• Background in corporate transactions, preferably involving provider healthcare organizations.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, and HIPAA (preferred).
• Exceptional legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining high-quality work standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Admission to the New York State Bar (required).

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active New York State Bar license (required).
• Outstanding academic credentials.

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans with 4 medical plan options, including 2 HDHP/HSA-qualified plans.
• Dental plan with orthodontic coverage.
• Vision plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as specified disease, hospital, and accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including mental health support.
• Legal work discount program.

This firm maintains offices in Buffalo and Albany, New York. This large firm has over sixty attorneys, and the firm's hiring philosophy is to hire attorneys with unique and nontraditional experience. The firm's basic practice areas are business law, finance, banking, and commercial real estate. These areas branch out and include mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, securities, labor and employment, business litigation, medical malpractice defense, trusts, estate law, immigration, franchising, environment and energy law, private equity, and family businesses.