Healthcare Litigation Associate

BCL Legal; New York; On-site; GBP 132,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firm in New York or Washington, DC is seeking a civil litigation attorney to join one of its premier healthcare and regulatory practice areas. The role offers exposure to healthcare disputes, class actions, commercial disputes and arbitrations, with significant client contact and responsibility.

Candidates should have 4 to 7 years of litigation experience, healthcare experience preferred, and be able to draft motions and pleadings, manage discovery, and develop litigation strategy.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of Litigation experience, with healthcare experience being advantageous
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, managing written discovery, and conducting legal research
• A proactive and collaborative approach to complex legal matters
• Excellent academic credentials with excellent organizational, written, and analytical skills
• Must be a member of the State Bar for the office to which you are applying or be eligible for admission via waiver

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and pleadings, manage discovery, and support trial, mediation, and arbitration proceedings
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Provide client exposure and contribute to regulatory and healthcare dispute matters

Skills

Litigation

Healthcare litigation

Pleadings

Legal research

Discovery

Regulatory

Bar admission

Job description

The Firm

A top100 AmLaw international law firm operating in the US, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa are looking to appoint a civil litigation attorney to join either their New York or D.C office. Following unprecedented growth in the first quarter of 2026, this firm are seeking an attorney to work across a variety of complex legal matters, including healthcare litigation, class actions, commercial disputes, and arbitrations. This opportunity sits within one of the firm's most respected practice areas, advising healthcare providers, health systems, life sciences companies, and other healthcare stakeholders on high-value disputes, investigations, and regulatory matters. In this role you will receive significant client exposure and hands‑on responsibility including drafting motions and pleadings, conducting legal research, managing discovery, developing litigation strategy, and supporting trial, mediation, and arbitration proceedings. The firm is committed to making a meaningful impact in the communities it serves through an extensive pro bono programme. Lawyers are encouraged to dedicate time to pro bono matters, working on initiatives that support access to justice, civil rights, veterans, nonprofit organisations, and underserved communities. This commitment reflects the firm's broader culture of service, collaboration, and professional responsibility. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking to develop a practice at the intersection of litigation, healthcare, and regulatory law.

About you

You will have:

• 4 to 7 years of Litigation experience, with health care experience being advantageous


• Experience drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, managing written discovery, and conducting legal research


• A proactive and collaborative approach to complex legal matters


• Excellent academic credentials with excellent organizational, written, and analytical skills.


• Must be a member of the State Bar for the office to which you are applying or be eligible for admission via waiver.

Benefits

• Market-leading healthcare and litigation practices


• Exposure to complex healthcare disputes and regulatory matters


• High levels of partner interaction and client contact


• Strong commitment to mentorship and professional development


• Award-winning pro bono culture


• A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.