Corporate Health Plan Associate Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL, is seeking a skilled Corporate Health Plan Associate Attorney with extensive experience in advising healthcare clients on strategic transactions, regulatory matters, and operational issues related to health plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health plan operations, managed care, regulatory compliance, and provider contracting within the healthcare industry.

Job Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to healthcare clients on strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and equity acquisitions, venture capital investments, and joint ventures.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including entity formations, capital raises, and operational strategies for health plans.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on state and federal laws relating to health plans, managed care, Medicare risk adjustment, STARS ratings, Medicaid matters, and behavioral health parity.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to health plan operations and provider contracting.
• Assist clients in regulatory compliance, including interpreting and applying laws and regulations affecting health plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors to ensure comprehensive legal support and strategic advice for clients.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand their needs, provide legal guidance, and manage expectations effectively.
• Take ownership of projects, manage workflows, and meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Illinois (active and in good standing).
• 4-6 years of experience in health plan operations, regulation, managed care, and state and federal laws related to health plans.
• In-depth knowledge of provider contracting issues, Medicare risk adjustment methodologies, STARS ratings, Medicaid regulations, and behavioral health parity.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Outstanding academic credentials and a demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with healthcare clients, including health insurers, managed care organizations, and healthcare providers.
• Familiarity with healthcare transactional matters and corporate governance issues.
• Previous experience in a reputable law firm environment or in-house legal department within the healthcare sector.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Illinois.

This California-based AmLaw100 firm is appealing for its professional culture, but relaxed and laid-back atmosphere. Famous for its corporate practice, the attorneys at this firm are proud of the work they perform and are always striving to do ?good work,? while still maintaining a healthy family- balance and interacting with their colleagues in firm-wide social events. The firm pays top-of-market compensation.