Healthcare Partner

Varnum•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Varnum is seeking an experienced healthcare attorney to join its growing Health Care Practice Team, preferably in the Grand Rapids office, with Ann Arbor, Birmingham, or Novi also considered. The attorney will devote their practice fully to healthcare law, work closely with team attorneys on sophisticated, long-term client engagements, and take on increasing responsibility for key client relationships. The practice serves physicians, physician groups, hospitals, and other healthcare entities. Its work includes physician and hospital law, third-party reimbursement, public and private healthcare financing, life sciences, compliance and licensing, healthcare transactions, and litigation. The role offers the opportunity to make a visible contribution to an expanding, collaborative practice, work with sophisticated clients and matters, and pursue a clear path to advancement. Varnum supports attorneys seeking to build and grow their practices. Candidates should be prepared to make an immediate impact on significant healthcare matters and client relationships. An existing healthcare client base or demonstrated business development experience with growth potential is ideal, though candidates with a strong healthcare practice and the drive to build business are encouraged to apply. Michigan bar admission is required; candidates not currently admitted must be willing to become admitted. The firm will provide relocation support for candidates moving to Michigan and reimburse expenses related to bar admission. To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of representative engagements through Varnum’s secure applicant portal.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Approximately 8 to 12 or more years of relevant legal experience, including substantial healthcare-specific experience; law firm experience is strongly preferred.
Substantial experience in physician and hospital law, healthcare transactions, third-party reimbursement, and healthcare regulatory matters.
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to healthcare clients.
Excellent academic credentials and strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
Sound analytical judgment, exceptional attention to detail, and outstanding client service skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining responsiveness and professionalism.
Collaborative, professional approach to working with clients, attorneys, and staff.
Admission to the Michigan bar, or willingness to become admitted to the Michigan bar.

Nice To Haves

An existing healthcare client base or demonstrated business development experience with growth potential.
Strong healthcare practice and the drive to build business.
Law firm experience.

Responsibilities

Advise hospitals, health systems, physicians, physician groups, and other healthcare entities on physician and hospital law.
Counsel clients on third-party reimbursement and public and private healthcare financing matters.
Handle healthcare-specific transactions, including provider affiliations, physician practice acquisitions and integrations, joint ventures, and related regulatory structuring.
Advise healthcare and life sciences clients on federal and state regulatory, compliance, and licensing matters, including fraud and abuse laws.
Draft, review, and negotiate healthcare contracts, including professional services, employment, management, master service, and licensing agreements.
Manage client relationships and long-term, multi-year client engagements, and contribute to business development efforts across the healthcare practice.
Collaborate with attorneys and members of the Health Care Practice Team and other firm practice teams.