Senior Associate Attorney – Healthcare

About the role

For over a century, Chambliss has been more than just a law firm—we're a trusted partner to businesses and healthcare organizations across the Southeast and beyond. As a growing, mid-sized firm, we offer the sophisticated resources and diverse client base of a large firm with the collaborative culture and direct client access of a boutique practice. The Opportunity As a Senior Associate in our Health Law practice, you'll be at the forefront of the rapidly evolving health care industry. This isn't a role where you'll get lost in the shuffle—you'll have hands-on involvement in significant transactions, regulatory matters, and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Transactional Excellence: Lead contract negotiations for professional service agreements, vendor service agreements, and other transaction documents
• Serve as a key member of M&A deal teams, handling due diligence, regulatory analysis, and transaction documents
• Assist health care vendors with revenue cycle management and other service agreements
• Strategic Counsel: Provide comprehensive regulatory guidance on fraud and abuse, licensing, reimbursement, and compliance matters
• Communicate effectively with clients with minimal supervision
• Design and implement corporate, HIPAA and other compliance policies and documents
• Deliver ongoing outside counsel services, becoming a trusted advisor on day-to-day operational and corporate matters
• Thought Leadership: Present to health care organizations and professional groups, establishing yourself as an industry expert
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis on emerging health care issues
• Contribute to the firm's reputation as a go-to health law resource

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Tennessee Bar membership (or eligibility and commitment to obtain upon hire)
• Minimum 4 years of health care transactional law experience
• Deep understanding of health care regulations, compliance frameworks, and industry dynamics

Skills

• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical capabilities
• Outstanding communication skills—both written and verbal
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Robust CLE support and continuing education funding
• Opportunities to attend and present at industry conferences
• Professional membership dues coverage
• Complimentary parking
• Collegial, supportive firm culture
• Varied and challenging work – you won’t do the same thing every day
• Location in vibrant downtown Chattanooga with access to outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and a thriving food scene
• Mentorship that matters: Work directly with seasoned Shareholders who are invested in your professional growth.
• Cross-collaborate with other sections within the firm for a well-rounded experience.
• Meaningful work