Healthcare Regulatory Associate (Life Sciences Focus)

A law firm seeks a highly skilled associate with 2–4 years of experience in healthcare regulatory matters to join its Health Care Transactional & Regulatory team in Los Angeles. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on cutting-edge legal and strategic matters in the dynamic healthcare and life sciences sectors. The role offers a chance to work with prominent clients across a wide range of healthcare and life sciences industries, guiding on complex regulatory and transactional issues.

Duties

• Advise clients on healthcare regulatory compliance, with a focus on Medicare, Medicaid, and government price reporting programs.
• Provide counsel on market access strategies for health care and life sciences companies.
• Assist in structuring, negotiating, and implementing healthcare transactions and related agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on health care policies, laws, and emerging industry trends.
• Collaborate with clients to address compliance challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, integrating legal, policy, and strategic advisory services.
• Support clients from diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health, and managed care.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–4 years of health care regulatory experience, preferably with exposure to the life sciences industry or prior government experience.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with federal and state healthcare laws, including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
• Attributes: Enthusiasm for health care issues, a team-oriented mindset, and a commitment to delivering client-focused solutions.

Education

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong analytical and research skills to address complex regulatory matters.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed.
• Creative problem-solving capabilities to meet unique client challenges.
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence in legal practice.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust retirement plan, including 401(k) options.
• Access to discretionary bonuses based on productivity and performance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment fostering teamwork and growth.

This role is ideal for professionals passionate about navigating the complexities of healthcare law and working closely with a diverse range of clients in a fast-paced, dynamic legal setting.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.