Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is seeking a highly qualified associate with strong health care regulatory experience to join our growing Health Care practice.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, nationally recognized health care practice known for its integrated professional services approach. Manatt Health is nationally ranked by Chambers, including Band 1 and Band 2 rankings in New York and California, and has earned Tier 1 and Tier 2 recognition from The Legal 500. Our team advises health care stakeholders, including, without limitation, health systems, health plans, health tech companies on complex regulatory, compliance, transactional, and strategic matters across a rapidly evolving industry.

The Role

We are seeking an attorney with a strong interest in the laws, regulations and emerging trends shaping the health care industry. The successful candidate will have significant experience analyzing health care regulatory issues and providing practical, business-oriented advice to health care organizations.

Experience should include advising clients on:

Federal and state fraud and abuse requirements
State licensure and scope of practice issues and telehealth
Corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting requirements
Value-based care arrangements and evolving delivery models
Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement issues
Health plan licensure requirements
Digital health and healthcare AI regulatory considerations
Regulatory due diligence and considerations in health care transactions
Health industry contracting and corporate governance

While work will be generally focused on health care regulatory matters, the associate will also be asked to conduct regulatory due diligence, assessing transaction structures, identifying regulatory risks, and helping clients address regulatory considerations associated with transactions and integration.

Our multidisciplinary Health Care practice brings together legal, policy, advocacy, and strategic advisory capabilities, allowing attorneys to work with colleagues who bring different perspectives to complex health care challenges.

This role is particularly well suited for an attorney who wants to build a sophisticated health care regulatory practice while maintaining meaningful exposure to complex health care transactions and strategic matters across a wide-range of health care stakeholders

Our Clients

Our clients represent a broad range of organizations across the health care industry, including:

Hospitals and health systems
Medical groups and independent physician associations
Long-term and post-acute care providers
Federally qualified health centers
Managed care plans and insurers, including Medicare Advantage Plans
Integrated and risk-bearing platforms, such as ACOs
Life sciences companies
Medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers
Pharmacy chains
Technology and wearable companies
Regional health information organizations
Telehealth and digital health companies
Other organizations and vendors serving the health care industry

What We Value

Collaboration is central to how we work. Manatt, and our Health Care practice in particular, values teamwork, knowledge sharing, collegiality, and a commitment to supporting one another and our clients.

We are looking for attorneys who enjoy working through complex questions, collaborating across disciplines, and translating sophisticated regulatory requirements into practical advice. We value different perspectives and approaches to problem-solving and are committed to investing in the professional growth and development of our attorneys.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will have:

3–6 years of relevant health care legal experience, with a strong foundation in health care regulatory matters
Experience advising health care organizations on regulatory and compliance issues, such as fraud and abuse, state licensure, corporate practice of medicine and fee-splitting requirements, value-based care, or health care antitrust
Experience supporting health care transactions through regulatory counseling, due diligence, structuring, or related work
Strong interest in health care policy, regulation, business models, and industry trends
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills
The ability to analyze complex regulatory questions and translate them into clear, practical guidance
Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment
A collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach to client service
Active bar membership in good standing in the jurisdiction in which the candidate will practice
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

The base pay to be offered will vary and depend on skills and qualifications, experience, location and will also take into account internal equity. Additional medical, financial and/or other benefits will be offered dependent on the position.

US Pay Range

$260,000—$390,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering diversity and inclusion is one of Manatt’s core values and is fundamental to our organization’s continued progression. We believe a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live, work and serve enriches Manatt’s culture and enhances our ability to understand our clients’ needs and develop better, more impactful solutions. In collaboration with Firm leadership, our Diversity and Inclusion department drives the Firm’s efforts, engaging our legal, consulting, business, and administrative professionals to create and sustain a culture where we celebrate each of our unique experiences and contributions.

About Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is a leading professional services firm, providing integrated legal and consulting services to a global client base. With offices strategically located in California (Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Silicon Valley), New York (New York City and Albany), Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Boston, the Firm represents sophisticated clients — including Fortune 500, middle-market and emerging companies — across a range of industry sectors such as health care; financial services; entertainment; digital and technology; and energy, environmental and real estate. For more information, visit www.manatt.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a future-thinking, entrepreneurially minded team of passionate and driven professionals, we strongly encourage you to apply. All candidates must apply through our online application portal.

EEO/AA EMPLOYER/Veterans/Disabled

Manatt is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex or gender (including gender identity, gender expression, status as a transgender or transsexual individual, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age (over 40), genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, sexual orientation, political activity or affiliation, genetic or and any other protected classes or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the American Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

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US Pay Range 260000 - 390000 USD

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