Health Care Regulatory & Compliance Associate

A prestigious international Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Health Care Regulatory & Compliance Associate to join its nationally recognised Health Care Practice.Chicago is the preferred office location, although qualified candidates will also be considered in Dallas, Denver, Houston, Jacksonville, New York and Washington, D.C.This opportunity is suited to a qualified attorney with 4–8 years of law firm experience advising health care providers and organisations on complex regulatory, compliance and transactional matters.The successful candidate will work alongside leading health care attorneys, advising hospitals, health systems, physician organisations and other industry participants on sophisticated regulatory issues. The role offers significant exposure to complex health care transactions, regulatory investigations and strategic compliance matters across a national platform.Responsibilities:Advise health care providers on federal and state regulatory and compliance requirements.Provide guidance on fraud and abuse regulations, including the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute.Counsel clients on provider compensation arrangements, corporate practice of medicine restrictions and health care business structures.Advise on provider and facility licensure, government payor enrollment, reimbursement and billing compliance.Assist clients with regulatory audits, investigations, overpayment matters and compliance programmes.Conduct health care regulatory due diligence in connection with middle-market and large-scale transactions.Identify regulatory risks, communicate findings and support the resolution of compliance issues arising during transactions.Advise on telehealth regulations and other evolving health care regulatory requirements.Collaborate with corporate and transactional teams on complex health care matters.Supervise, mentor and train junior associates.Qualifications:4–8 years of relevant health care regulatory and compliance experience from a law firmSubstantial experience advising health care providers on federal and state regulatory matters.Strong knowledge of the Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute and health care fraud and abuse regulations.Experience with provider compensation, licensure, reimbursement, regulatory audits and compliance matters.Significant and recent experience conducting health care regulatory due diligence in connection with corporate transactions.Experience advising hospitals, health systems, academic medical centres or physician organisations preferred.Previous experience supervising and mentoring junior associates.J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.Active Bar membership in good standing, with eligibility to obtain admission in the relevant office jurisdiction within the required timeframe.Excellent drafting, analytical, organisational and client communication skills.Ability to manage complex matters independently and collaboratively.Benefits:Competitive salary of $290,000 – $390,000, depending on experience and location.Opportunity to join a nationally recognised health care practice.Exposure to sophisticated regulatory and transactional matters involving leading health care organisations.Collaboration with experienced attorneys across a national and international platform.Professional development, mentoring and leadership opportunities.Supportive, collaborative and intellectually engaging working environment.Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression.If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.