Attorney

LHH; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits

STI package

Job summary

LHH in the Vienna, VA area seeks an Associate Counsel to join its collaborative legal team, gaining broad exposure to healthcare operations, regulatory matters, and commercial contracting. You will draft, negotiate, and review a variety of agreements while partnering with business leaders to manage risk and drive strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., is admitted to practice, has at least two years of experience in a law firm or in-house, and shows strong analytical and

Qualifications

• J.D. and active bar admission in good standing.
• 2+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Experience with contracts, healthcare, employment, corporate, regulatory, or compliance matters.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical business judgment and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and healthcare-related agreements.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Support contract administration, due diligence efforts, and legal research initiatives.
• Advise on healthcare regulatory, compliance, privacy, employment, and general business matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on a wide range of legal projects.

Skills

J.D.

Bar admission

Experience 2+ yrs

Contracts

Healthcare

Employment matters

Regulatory/compliance

Education

J.D.

Job description

Associate Risk Counsel | Healthcare & Commercial Contracts

A rapidly growing healthcare services organization is seeking an Associate Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. This role offers broad exposure to commercial contracting, risk management, healthcare operations, regulatory matters, employment issues, and strategic business initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial and healthcare-related agreements.
• Partner with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal and operational risks.
• Support contract administration, due diligence efforts, and legal research initiatives.
• Advise on healthcare regulatory, compliance, privacy, employment, and general business matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside counsel on a wide range of legal projects.

What We're Looking For

• J.D. and active bar admission in good standing.
• 2+ years of legal experience in a law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Experience with contracts, healthcare, employment, corporate, regulatory, or compliance matters preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Practical business judgment and a collaborative approach.
• Long-term professional growth working for an attorney who will serve as a mentor within a collaborative legal team.

Compensation and Benefits

Target compensation range of $135,000 to $145,000 plus bonus opportunity and comprehensive benefits + STI package. Hybrid role with two days per week in the office in the Vienna, VA area.

Why This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney seeking to build a broad-based in-house legal career. You'll gain exposure to commercial contracts, healthcare operations, regulatory matters, risk management, and strategic business initiatives while working closely with senior business leaders across a growing organization. The role offers meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, long-term career development, and a culture that values collaboration, flexibility, and a true work-life balance.

All inquiries are held in strict confidence.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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