Healthcare Transactional Associate

A law firm seeks a skilled Healthcare Transactional Associate to join its renowned healthcare practice in Atlanta. This team is recognized nationally for providing innovative, business-minded solutions to clients in the healthcare industry. As part of this dynamic group, you will have the opportunity to work with top-tier clients, including private equity firms, academic medical centers, and hospitals, among others, to handle complex healthcare transactions. The firm values mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, offering a supportive environment where you can grow your practice and contribute to the strategic direction of the firm’s healthcare clients.

Duties:

• Healthcare Transactions:

  • Lead and support healthcare-related transactions, with a focus on private equity investments and acquisitions within the healthcare sector.

• Client Advisory:

  • Advise clients across various healthcare industries, including private equity funds, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dialysis centers, and long-term care facilities, on regulatory and transactional matters.

• Collaborative Work:

  • Work closely with senior attorneys and colleagues to deliver strategic, business-oriented legal solutions for clients.

• Legal Drafting and Negotiation:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of healthcare transaction documents, including merger agreements, asset purchase agreements, and investment structures.

• Industry Insights:

  • Stay abreast of developments in healthcare regulations and private equity trends, offering clients timely and practical legal guidance.

Requirements:

• Experience:

  • 4-6 years of experience in healthcare transactions, with a particular emphasis on private equity transactions within the healthcare space.

• Practice Area:

  • A strong interest and experience in healthcare law, especially in transactional matters related to private equity investments in healthcare entities.

• Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft and negotiate complex transaction documents.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.

• Law Firm Experience:

  • Prior experience in a sophisticated law firm environment is preferred.

• Client Service:

  • Strong client-facing skills, with the ability to develop relationships and provide insightful legal advice.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia (or the state where applying for the position).

Skills:

• Healthcare Law Expertise:

  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, particularly those relevant to private equity transactions in the healthcare sector.

• Transactional Experience:

  • Proven experience handling healthcare mergers, acquisitions, and investments, including drafting and negotiating healthcare-related agreements.

• Research & Analysis:

  • Strong research and analytical skills to support clients’ legal and business needs.

• Client Management:

  • Ability to manage client relationships and provide timely, practical legal advice.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Health insurance, dental, vision, and life coverage.

• Retirement:

  • 401(k) with a generous employer match after 90 days of employment.

• Work-Life Balance:

  • Hybrid remote work option providing flexibility and a balanced lifestyle.

• Bonus Opportunities:

  • Merit-based bonus opportunities tied to performance.

• Professional Development:

  • Billable hours credit for pro bono work, access to continuing legal education (CLE), and firm-sponsored professional growth opportunities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to join a leading national healthcare practice with a collaborative, supportive environment. The firm provides flexibility, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits package.

The Georgia law practice was launched fourteen years ago. There are forty-nine professional attorneys employed at the law office. Areas of concentration consist of labor-employment, commercial litigation, corporate services, mergers-acquisitions, real estate, health care, taxation, and commercial lending-leasing. Diversity in the workplace is strongly endorsed such as their latest endeavor for clergy members. Besides, the legal practice is the recipient of the Thomas L. Sager award. Pro-bono work is supported as well.