Junior Associate Attorney needed for New York City office

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in healthcare regulatory and corporate transactional law is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to join its team in New York City. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably gained at a large law firm, strong academic credentials, and exceptional skills in legal writing, research, analysis, and communication.

Job Duties:

• Conduct legal research on healthcare regulatory issues and corporate transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Assist senior attorneys in preparing for negotiations, hearings, and trials.
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and healthcare and corporate law regulations.
• Provide legal advice and support to clients on regulatory compliance matters.
• Participate in client meetings and conference calls and communicate legal strategies effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the New York State Bar or eligibility for admission via waiver.
• 2-3 years of experience in healthcare regulatory and corporate transactional law, preferably at a large law firm.
• Excellent academic credentials with a strong GPA.
• Demonstrated ability in legal research, writing, analysis, and communication.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with healthcare laws, regulations, and industry practices.
• Experience in corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, or related fields.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Certifications (if applicable):

• Any relevant certifications in healthcare law or corporate law would be advantageous.

Located on the Avenue of the Americas in midtown Manhattan, this firms attorneys handle huge transactions, complex litigation, and sensitive international matters. Their New York clients include more than 30 major financial institutions and a variety of Fortune 500 corporations. Attorneys here are given competitive salaries and do sophisticated work in a friendly, personable office environment. The firm is internally organized by practice teams to facilitate management and client service. Each attorney is a member of one of the firm's practice teams in order to focus on specific practice areas and industries. Cross-Team and cross-office participation is strongly encouraged and many employees draw freely on the firm's national resources, working closely with their colleagues in other office locations. Associates are given tremendous responsibility, but the firm always seeks to balance workload and the quality of life of its associates and partners. The firm also considers requests for flexible work hours and a number of associates have elected to work part-time. In addition to work, this firm makes time for pro bono work and community service.