Commercial Litigation Associate – New York & New Jersey

Our client, a highly regarded law firm with 100+ attorneys across multiple offices in New Jersey, New York, Colorado, and Florida, is seeking an experienced a Healthcare Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of Healthcare Commercial Litigation, and White-Collar Defense experience.

This role will join our established Health Care practice group representing medical professionals in professional liability/medical malpractice and employment lawsuits

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle healthcare litigation proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, conduct discovery and responses, motions, briefs, etc., and represent clients in court and arbitration.
• Provide legal advice to clients regarding their rights and obligations under relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and execute legal strategies.
• Keep up to date with changes in relevant laws and regulations.
• Take a lead role in certain healthcare matters.
• Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis.
• Review regulatory analyses by junior attorneys.
• Manage matters from commencement to final resolution.
• Backup support other business units, such as Employment Law and Banking and Financial Services.
• Identify legal and compliance issues and business risks and offer effective solutions tailored to the situations.
• Identify and escalate to Department Chair as appropriate.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of general commercial and healthcare law (such as HIPAA, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, state regulations, etc.), Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and compliance issues; or managed care and health insurance regulatory matters, plus pharmacy-related experience.
• Identify opportunities for department process improvements and efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• NJ bar required; NY admission preferred and otherwise must be obtained.
• 4+ years’ legal experience with demonstrated excellent working knowledge and primary focus in healthcare.
• Prior experience working as a healthcare-centric prosecutor (former Deputy Attorney General or Assistant U.S. Attorney) a plus.
• Strong preference for candidates with hospital, health system, 340B, or pharmacy experience.
• Experience in advising clients on telemedicine, Medicare/Medicaid fraud, health reform issues.
• Knowledge of confidentiality, informed consent, various bioethical issues.
• Highly motivated with drive and ability to dig into the details, provide insight and drive decision-making.
• Unquestionable integrity, ethics, and judgment.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts and opinions in a digestible manner.
• Exceptional communication, relationship building, mentorship, and influencing skills with proven abilities across a broad range of internal and external constituents.
• Team player with a high level of self and cross-cultural awareness.
• Highly intelligent and possesses intellectual curiosity to probe and understand complex business and legal issues and trends.
• Adaptable nature, with the ability to reassess and adjust due to the evolving nature of the business.
• Exceptional negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the Court

The Perks:

• Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment that values individual contributions
• Opportunities to participate in philanthropic initiatives and make a positive impact beyond the legal realm
• Chance to make a substantial impact within a highly respected law firm

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated and experienced commercial litigator to join a dynamic team and handle high-stakes litigation matters while advancing their career in a people-focused and rewarding environment.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in learning more, please reach out directly.