Epstein Becker Green

https://attorney-ebglaw.icims.com/jobs/1639/associate-attorney%3a-health-care-and-life-sciences/job

Where Law and Innovation Meet

At Epstein Becker Green, you’ll build a career at the intersection of workforce management, health care, and life sciences. Since our founding in 1973—and across offices in key markets nationwide—we’ve taken an industry-focused approach to counseling, litigation, and regulatory work. From day one, you’ll contribute to high-impact projects across firm and client initiatives for organizations ranging from emerging companies to large enterprises, with access to mentorship and training and clear paths to expand your skills and responsibilities. You’ll join collaborative teams grounded in respect, inclusion, and practical problem-solving—so you can do your best work and see the results in real client outcomes.

Our reputation is reflected in independent rankings and awards, but we measure success by the impact you can make and the colleagues who help you make it. Our model supports cross-office collaboration, modern knowledge tools, and opportunities to explore adjacent practices and industry issues as your interests evolve. If you’re seeking a place to do sophisticated work, learn from supportive colleagues, and build a career with flexibility and purpose, look to Epstein Becker Green.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Epstein Becker Green is seeking a managed care associate to join its Health Care & Life Sciences practice in the firm’s Los Angeles or San Francisco office. The associate will provide day-to-day legal advice and counsel to health plans (including local health plans and restricted Knox-Keene (RKK) licensees), independent practice associations (IPAs), providers, payors, and vendors on a broad range of managed care matters; advise on federal and California regulatory compliance, including Knox-Keene Act licensure and oversight by the Department of Managed Health Care, as well as Medi-Cal managed care requirements administered by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the federal Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS); draft and negotiate provider network participation, downstream, and ancillary services agreements; counsel clients on coverage, reimbursement, value-based care, and risk-sharing arrangements; advise accountable care organizations (ACOs) participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) models, and other CMMI demonstration programs; and support Medicare Advantage and dual eligible special needs plan (D-SNP) clients on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates should have a minimum of two years of relevant California managed care experience and a strong contract drafting background, with specific experience in or a demonstrated interest in managed care operations and policy. The ideal candidate will exhibit the highest level of practical problem-solving skills, strong oral presentation and argument ability, and client relations acumen, and will enjoy working in a team environment that demands both legal precision and strategic business insight. Admission to the California bar, or eligibility to be admitted, is required.

Qualifications

It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, licensure or certification obtained. Market and Firm factors are also considered. In addition to the base salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Epstein Becker Green is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable fair chance laws.

Pay Range

USD $200,000.00 - USD $260,000.00 /Yr.