Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Position Type: Associate (3–4+ years)
Practice Area: Healthcare Regulatory
About the Role
Direct Counsel is partnering with a leading Am Law firm to identify a healthcare regulatory associate for its Birmingham office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and collaborative healthcare team advising clients on complex regulatory matters impacting healthcare providers and organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise clients on healthcare regulatory compliance, including federal and state laws governing healthcare providers
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, correspondence, and regulatory analyses
- Assist with transactional and operational regulatory matters
- Interface directly with clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on interdisciplinary healthcare matters
Qualifications
- 3–4+ years of healthcare regulatory experience, preferably within a law firm setting
- Strong knowledge of laws and regulations affecting healthcare providers
- Excellent academic credentials
- Superior research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
Requirements
- Active membership in the Alabama Bar
- Must reside in or relocate to the Birmingham, AL area prior to start
- Ability to work in-office at least three business days per week
Why Apply
This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced healthcare regulatory team within a firm known for its collaborative culture and national platform. Attorneys benefit from meaningful client interaction, high-level work, and strong opportunities for professional growth and long-term career advancement.