Healthcare Regulatory Associate (DC or NY)

DLA Piper; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a mid-level Healthcare Associate with 3–5 years of healthcare regulatory experience. The role involves advising on fraud and abuse, HIPAA, licensing, and regulatory diligence across telehealth and digital health matters, with exposure to healthcare transactions and investigations.

Preferred locations include Washington, DC or New York with hybrid in-office flexibility. JD required; DC or NY bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant healthcare regulatory experience in a law firm environment
• JD from an accredited law school; bar admission in DC or NY
• AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred; healthcare and corporate transactions familiarity
• Strong research, writing, and analytical abilities with excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced setting

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties to provide clear guidance
• Produce deliverables, answer calls, and respond to correspondence efficiently
• Provide timely, accurate, high-quality work product
• Meet deadlines and perform duties with professional judgment
• Foster positive working relationships and comply with firm policies
• Balance both collaborative and independent work in a hybrid environment

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Management skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Summary

The Healthcare Regulatory Group is seeking a mid-level Healthcare Associate with 3–5 years of experience. The role requires a strong background in health regulatory law applicable to the healthcare and life sciences industries, including fraud and abuse, HIPAA, corporate practice of medicine, licensing, reimbursement, and regulatory diligence and structuring of corporate transactions. Candidates will counsel telehealth and digital health companies and will work across regulatory and compliance counseling, transactions, investigations, and compliance program development. Experience in healthcare transactions (private equity, M&A, investment) and a law firm environment (preferably AmLaw 100) is required. Government experience at CMS, OCR, or DOJ is a plus. Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic credentials and superior analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Preferred Location

Washington, D.C. or New York (preferred Washington, D.C.).

Education

• JD from an accredited law school

Bar Admission

• Licensed to practice in DC or NY

Experience

• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience

Desired Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong research, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Business and professional judgment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Conceptual thinking
• Persuasive communication
• Management skills

Essential Job Expectations

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties
• Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner
• Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product
• Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required
• Foster positive work relationships
• Comply with all firm policies and practices
• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer, participating in virtual conferences and meetings as needed
• Work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment
• Perform all other duties, tasks or projects as assigned

Physical Demands

Sedentary work with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds; otherwise primarily seated. Work may require occasional walking and standing.

Work Environment

• Hybrid – regular in‑office presence with some flexibility for work‑from‑home

Pay Transparency

The firm’s expected hiring range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, education, and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

DLA Piper is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.