Associate Attorney, Healthcare & Technology Transactions (Houston)

Want to work on challenging and innovative legal issues that require strategic and creative thinking, for a law firm that cares about improving health care delivery, privacy, security, and technology? Youll be responsible for negotiating and drafting information technology and healthcare agreements, advising clients on current privacy and security frameworks and requirements, as well as data use and data sharing across multiple jurisdictions, and advising clients on healthcare laws that impact provider contracting and healthcare services. Youll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and work on cutting-edge legal issues that impact people in their daily lives.

You must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted to practice law in the state where you are physically present, and have 3+ years of relevant legal experience.

What Were Looking For :

At Melnik Legal, we hire talented people based on their accomplishments, intellectual curiosity, and a strong alignment with our core values. Were looking for someone who has a strong desire and demonstrated capability to work on complex healthcare technology and data privacy and security legal matters, in a regulatory environment that is changing daily. If you enjoy reading and analyzing complex information, notice the difference between a straight quote and a curly quote, or are the kind of person who always reads the boilerplate, then this is the job for you .

We hire and evaluate from our Core Values. Does this describe you? :

• Quality is Job #1 : I always strive for the best result through superior effort. I embrace the measure twice, cut once principle.
• I Own It : I act with integrity. I reject a thats not my job mentality. I pitch in, help out, and solve problems collaboratively. I do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Mistakes to Mastery : I know mistakes happen. When they do, I acknowledge and learn from them. I pursue growth and learning daily.
• Positive and Professional : I cannot always control what happens. I can and will control how I respond. I always strive to have a positive mindset.
• 1% Rule : I am always looking for ways for the firm to improve. I embrace change.
• Excellent Client Experience : At the conclusion of the engagement, the client will return to us for future legal assistance and confidently refer their colleagues.

The listed salary is based on (1) three years of relevant legal experience in handling healthcare, information technology, and data privacy and security transactions and regulatory matters, and (2) your ability to immediately produce billable work in these practice areas. We are open to considering candidates with less experience in these practice areas; however, the salary will be adjusted downward to align with relevant legal experience.

At Melnik Legal, we care about you succeeding at our firm. In order for Melnik Legal to understand your skill levels and personality, we ask all candidates to take a skills and personality assessment . If you are not willing to take this assessment as part of your application process, please do not apply.

Compensation : $100,000 yearly

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We offer an excellent benefits package to full-time employees, including health insurance (coverage for you is paid 100% by the firm), dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off, and a home office allowance.

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Compensation details : 100000-100000 Yearly Salary

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