Jr. Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney (DC, NY, or Chicago)

Pernini Legal; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Junior Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney to join its practice in Chicago. This role provides the opportunity to engage in complex regulatory counseling and transactional support within the healthcare sector, offering a dynamic environment with flexible hybrid work options and a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Generous vacation

Professional development support

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Active Bar Admission in Illinois, in good standing.
• 2–3 years of experience in healthcare regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory counseling on healthcare issues.
• Support due diligence in private equity and M&A transactions.
• Draft and review legal memoranda and compliance policies.

Skills

Regulatory Counseling

Research

Writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Jr. Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney (DC, NY, or Chicago)

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Base pay range

$235,000.00/yr - $260,000.00/yr

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HEALTHCARE REGULATORY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Washington, DC | New York, NY | Chicago, IL

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A top-10 AmLaw firm is seeking a driven Junior Associate Attorney to join its leading Healthcare Regulatory Practice Group in DC, New York, or Chicago. This role offers early exposure to complex regulatory counseling and transactional support across the health care and life sciences industries, including digital health, private equity, and telehealth.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 2–3 years of substantive experience in healthcare regulatory matters at an AmLaw 100 firm.
• Strong working knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including fraud and abuse laws, HIPAA, corporate practice of medicine, licensing, and reimbursement issues.
• Experience supporting healthcare transactions, including private equity and M&A, particularly in regulatory diligence and structuring.
• Familiarity with advising telehealth and digital health companies or interest in growing within these sectors.
• Background in or exposure to government agencies such as CMS, OCR, DOJ, or FDA is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory counseling on a broad range of healthcare issues for clients across the provider, life sciences, and digital health landscapes.
• Support due diligence and regulatory structuring in private equity, M&A, and investment transactions.
• Draft and review legal memoranda, agreements, compliance policies, and other client deliverables.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to advise on complex compliance and operational issues.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and participate in firm thought leadership.
  
  

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to launch your healthcare regulatory career at one of the nation’s premier law firms. You’ll receive hands-on experience working with high-profile clients across a variety of innovative healthcare sectors—from life sciences to digital health. Associates in this group are valued contributors, involved in every stage of client matters, and supported by a collaborative team committed to professional development. The firm offers a flexible hybrid work environment and fosters a culture that emphasizes learning, inclusion, and advancement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $235,000 – $260,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors. Discretionary bonus opportunities are also available.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous vacation; professional development support; commuter benefits; and wellness programs.
  
  

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter indicating their preferred office location, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample (substantially unedited by others) for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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