Corporate Health Plan Associate Attorney

A law firm in San Diego, CA is seeking a highly skilled Corporate Health Plan Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. The role involves advising healthcare clients on strategic transactions, regulatory compliance, and day-to-day corporate matters. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional legal acumen in health plan operations, managed care, and federal/state healthcare laws.

Duties:

• Advise healthcare clients on mergers and acquisitions, equity transactions, venture capital investments, and joint ventures.
• Assist clients with corporate formations, capital raises, operational strategies, and contract negotiations.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and draft legal documents related to healthcare transactions and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and communicate directly with clients to provide legal guidance and support.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely completion within established deadlines.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar (California Bar preferred).
• 4-6 years of experience practicing law with a focus on health plan operations, regulation, managed care, and healthcare transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of Medicare risk adjustment, STARS ratings, Medicaid regulations, and behavioral health parity.
• Strong understanding of federal and state laws pertaining to health plans and provider contracting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and concisely.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Skills:

• Exceptional legal drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using online databases and resources.
• Analytical thinking with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.

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.