Healthcare Transactions Associate Attorney- Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description : Midlevel Healthcare Transactions Associate

Location : San Francisco, Washington, Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Dallas, Los Angeles, Menlo Park, New York, Costa Mesa, Del Mar

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Healthcare Transactions Associate Attorney to join its nationally recognized Healthcare Industry Team. This position offers the opportunity to work with some of the most dynamic and innovative healthcare clients across the country in all phases of their corporate life cycle.

As a core member of the team, you will advise clients on a variety of strategic transactions, including :

Mergers and acquisitions

Healthcare-focused private equity and venture capital investments

Complex joint ventures between major healthcare organizations

Additionally, you will support clients with ongoing corporate and operational needs such as :

Entity formation and structuring

Contract negotiations

Operational strategy

General corporate governance matters

What Sets This Role Apart

You will be part of a cohesive and collaborative team committed to mentorship, career development, and substantive legal training. Regularly scheduled training and career progression sessions are integral to this practice group. You will gain deep exposure to the healthcare industry and hands-on transactional experience while building client relationships and progressing toward your long-term career goals.

Qualifications :

4–6 years of experience handling mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and / or joint ventures within the healthcare sector

Strong oral and written communication, legal research, and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and interact with clients and third-party advisors

Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction of the office location

Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school

Compensation :

The base salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000 , commensurate with experience and location.