Healthcare Transactional Associate Attorney (Mid-Level)

Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, joint venture and affiliation agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other transactional documents. Lead and coordinate due diligence reviews, identify legal and regulatory risks, and prepare disclosure schedules. Represent hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, physician groups, and other healthcare providers in acquisitions, divestitures, affiliations, and strategic partnerships. Advise private equity sponsors and portfolio companies on platform investments, add-on acquisitions, and management services organization (MSO) structures. Collaborate with healthcare regulatory attorneys on fraud and abuse, corporate practice of medicine, licensure, and change-of-ownership issues affecting transactions. Manage transaction workstreams and communications with clients, opposing counsel, and other advisors. Advise clients on day-to-day legal and transactional matters. Mentor junior associates and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Qualifications: 3-6 years of healthcare transactional experience at a law firm. Strong drafting and negotiation skills involving mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, affiliations, operating agreements, and other corporate transactions. Experience conducting due diligence reviews and preparing disclosure schedules. Familiarity with a broad range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, health systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician groups. Experience handling transactions involving private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Familiarity with federal and state fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law, corporate practice of medicine restrictions, and healthcare licensure requirements preferred. J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record. Admission to the New Jersey Bar or eligibility for prompt admission required; New York Bar admission also valued. Excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Location: Metropark (Iselin), NJ.

Compensation: $235,000-$295,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications, plus comprehensive benefits.