Health Law Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Health Law Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney role is office-based approximately 60% of the time, with locations listed in Boston, MA; New York, NY; or Washington, D.C. The salary range is $260,000–$365,000 annually, plus bonus eligibility. The attorney joins a highly regarded Am Law 100 firm’s national healthcare transactions practice. The associate advises healthcare providers, private equity-backed organizations, and other clients on complex healthcare transactions. The role manages deal work from diligence and document negotiation through closing, coordinating legal teams and addressing transactional and regulatory issues.

What you'll do

• Handle healthcare acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, and joint ventures
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• conduct and report on legal and regulatory due diligence
• manage deal processes and coordinate teams through closing
• communicate with clients, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and transaction professionals
• lead smaller transactions and designated work on larger deals
• manage deal team members and specialists
• collaborate across practice areas and provide practical legal advice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

health law m&a associate attorney

boston ma

new york ny

washington dc

direct counsel

healthcare transactions

mergers and acquisitions

private equity

due diligence

$260k–$365k/year

bonus eligible

am law 100 firm

professional development

partnership advancement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• professional development and advancement opportunities toward partnership
• bonus eligibility.

Why this role

The posting requires at least three years of strategic healthcare M&A experience and admission or eligibility for admission to the Massachusetts, New York, or District of Columbia Bar.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.