Junior Digital Health Associate Attorney

A law firm in Seattle, WA, specializing in digital health law, is seeking a Junior Digital Health Associate Attorney to join their dynamic team. The firm represents over 400 digital health companies, offering a unique opportunity to work exclusively in digital health and represent startups and founder-led companies across various stages, from inception to capital markets.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to digital health startups and founder-led companies on regulatory compliance, focusing on federal, state, and commercial payer reimbursement, including value-based care and accountable care organizations.
• Advise on fraud and abuse issues, including Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark law, False Claims Act, fee-splitting, and state-specific fraud and abuse laws.
• Handle corporate practice of medicine and state law considerations for multi-state digital health practices.
• Support clients in navigating legal challenges related to healthcare technology, including artificial intelligence, healthcare IT, telehealth/telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, wearables, and health apps.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• 2-4 years of experience in healthcare law with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, preferably within digital health.
• Strong interest in technology and its application in healthcare.
• Superior organizational and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent business judgment and commitment to client service.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, innovative legal practice environment.

Benefits:

• Monthly wellness reimbursements.
• 24/7 emotional and behavioral health support and virtual counseling.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and dependents.
• Family-building benefits including IVF, adoption, surrogacy, and egg-freezing.
• Paid parental leave and parenting support resources.
• Career coaching and childcare support.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with firm contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts and retirement savings plans.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and additional voluntary insurance options.
• Professional development support including firm-paid CLE, Bar review fees, and Bar dues.

This Vault Law 100 and one of the Best Law Firm in the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital firm boasts cutting-edge clients, pleasant people, and a flexible work/life balance. The firm is a global player with very deep tech roots and has been ranked among the top 10 M&A advisors in the nation. As the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, the firm is appealing to associates for fostering an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment across its attorney ranks, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, career growth, and building leadership and relationship skills with clients and colleagues. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.