Health Care Associate Attorney

A law firm in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Health Care Associate Attorney with a strong interest in health law issues and trends. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate transactions, particularly involving provider health care organizations. Experience with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, and/or HIPAA is preferred. The role requires exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, along with the ability to take ownership of projects and collaborate effectively within a team. This position offers the opportunity to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Job Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to health care clients on corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures involving health care providers.
• Advise on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement matters, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, and HIPAA privacy and security issues.
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, opinions, and other legal documents related to health care law issues.
• Assist in due diligence investigations and document reviews for health care transactions.
• Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop strategies and solutions for complex legal issues in the health care sector.
• Stay updated on developments in health care law and regulations affecting clients.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, health care law, and/or regulatory legal compliance.
• Strong understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, and other health care regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional academic credentials.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans with 4 medical plan options, including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans.
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans with orthodontic coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick, 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: Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans.
• Employee Assistance Program 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.