Corporate Health Plan Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly qualified Corporate Health Plan Associate Attorney to provide strategic legal counsel to innovative healthcare clients. The role will involve advising clients on a range of transactional matters, with a primary focus on mergers and acquisitions, equity transactions, venture capital investments, and joint ventures. Additionally, the attorney will support clients in corporate governance, operational strategy, and day-to-day corporate legal affairs.

Duties:

• Advise healthcare clients on strategic transactions including mergers and acquisitions, asset and equity acquisition transactions, venture capital and private equity investments, and joint venture transactions.
• Assist clients with corporate and organizational matters such as entity formations, capital raises, operational strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct thorough legal research, analyze complex legal issues, and provide strategic guidance and solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to corporate transactions and governance.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, manage client relationships effectively, and ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including other attorneys and support staff, to deliver comprehensive legal services.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and active, good standing.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience practicing law with a strong focus on health plan operations, regulatory compliance, managed care, and state and federal healthcare laws.
• Expertise in Medicare risk adjustment, STARS, Medicaid matters, provider contracting, and behavioral health parity.
• In-depth understanding of corporate governance principles and transactional business practices within the healthcare sector.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and persuasively.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic legal environment.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strategic legal counseling.
• Client relationship management.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Certifications:

Certification in healthcare law or related field (preferred).

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.