Healthcare Regulatory Career Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Healthcare Regulatory Career Associate Attorney to join the FDA & Healthcare Regulatory practice of a prestigious Am Law firm in Boston, Massachusetts.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 3-5 years of healthcare regulatory experience to join a nationally recognized healthcare practice. This is a long-term, non-partnership-track Career Associate position focused on advising innovative healthcare, health technology, and digital health companies on complex regulatory and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise healthcare, health technology, and digital health clients on a broad range of healthcare regulatory matters.

• Counsel clients on healthcare regulatory issues involving artificial intelligence, telehealth, fraud and abuse laws, the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, corporate practice of medicine, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, scope of practice, and Sunshine Act reporting.

• Research and analyze federal and state healthcare statutes, regulations, and regulatory guidance.

• Prepare and coordinate state regulatory filings and licensing-related submissions.

• Assist clients in maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance by identifying ongoing compliance obligations.

• Support healthcare-related transactional matters by providing regulatory due diligence and strategic guidance.

• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on sophisticated healthcare regulatory and compliance projects.

• Deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice while managing multiple client matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in the Massachusetts State Bar or eligibility to practice in Massachusetts.

• 3-5 years of healthcare regulatory experience at a law firm, regulatory agency, healthcare organization, or similar entity.

• Experience reviewing and interpreting state healthcare statutes and regulations.

• General knowledge of HIPAA and FDA regulatory frameworks is preferred.

• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and writing skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work product.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $200,000-$246,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Mental health and wellness programs

  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage

  • Industry-leading parental leave

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays

  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility