Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Corporate 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, and a solid understanding of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, and/or HIPAA. The role requires exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, and a commitment to outstanding academic and professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel on corporate transactions, particularly involving health care providers.
• Draft and negotiate various corporate agreements, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise clients on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and HIPAA matters.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues related to health law and corporate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including fraud and abuse laws.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address legal and regulatory issues.
• Stay current on health law trends and developments to provide informed legal advice.
• Prepare and review legal documents, including contracts, regulatory filings, and compliance reports.

Requirements:

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate law, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, healthcare law, and/or regulatory legal compliance.
• Strong interest in health law issues and trends.
• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, regulatory compliance, fraud and abuse laws, and/or HIPAA is preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional writing and research skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in negotiating and drafting complex corporate agreements.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar.

Location:

• Buffalo, NY

Benefits Offered:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans with 4 medical plan options, including 2 HDHP/HSA qualified plans.
• Dental plan (including orthodontic coverage).
• Vision plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 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.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• 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.