Feldesman Leifer LLP, a boutique law firm with offices in Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA, seeks a highly capable associate with three or more years of relevant experience and general knowledge of the health care delivery system. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the regulatory framework for publicly-funded health and human service programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and HHS-administered grant programs) and transactional experience related to contracts between providers and vendors in compliance with federal fraud and abuse laws as well as participation agreements with managed care organizations or provider networks in compliance with federal Medicare and Medicaid managed care regulations.
Responsibilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare-related agreements, including professional services agreements, affiliation agreements, vendor agreements, technology-related agreements such as software licensing, data sharing agreements, and telehealth service agreements, and business associate agreements.
Advise clients on healthcare regulatory compliance issues, related to reimbursement under Medicare and Medicaid, fraud and abuse laws, and HIPAA/confidentiality.
Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and client communications.
Collaborate with partners, senior associates, and support staff to ensure the highest level of client service and satisfaction.
Stay up-to-date on changes in healthcare regulations and advise clients on how to adapt to new regulations.
Draft client alerts, blogs, and other publications to inform and engage clients around significant legal developments, trends, and best practices.
Requirements:
3+ years of healthcare experience.
Excellent academic credentials and references.
Strong legal writing and communication skills.
District of Columbia or Pennsylvania bar membership or the ability to waive into the bar is required.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the firm.
Engaging and collaborative work environment.
Application Process:
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letters and resumes via careers@feldesman.com.
Cover letters should be no more than one page, single-spaced, and briefly address the candidate's reason for seeking employment with Feldesman. The cover letter should provide additional context and meaning to the information provided via the resume.
Feldesman Leifer LLP is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.