Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel Healthcare Transactional & Regulatory Associate to join its nationally recognized Healthcare Practice Group in either Seattle or Los Angeles (preferred). We are looking for an associate with 3–5 years of experience to support the group’s growing healthcare regulatory and transactions practice.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced healthcare attorneys on sophisticated transactional, operational, and regulatory matters for healthcare providers, health systems, and other industry participants. The role is designed to provide focused development within healthcare regulatory and transactional work, with meaningful mentorship, hands-on responsibility, and long-term growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

The associate will support a broad range of healthcare transactional and regulatory matters, including:

• Healthcare contract drafting and negotiations
• Operational and regulatory counseling for healthcare providers and health systems
• Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement advice
• Healthcare compliance and regulatory analysis, including fraud and abuse support
• Cross-disciplinary support on digital health, compliance, and healthcare transactional matters

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant healthcare transactional and regulatory experience, preferably in a law firm setting
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client counseling skills
• Experience advising clients on regulatory and operational matters
• Demonstrated interest in healthcare law and the operational side of healthcare practice
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work collaboratively across teams
• Strong academic credentials and excellent professional judgment

Why DWT

The associate will work directly with experienced healthcare partners who will be actively responsible for integration, workflow, training, and professional development. The group currently has significant demand and a strong pipeline of healthcare regulatory and operational work, creating substantial opportunities for client exposure and long-term practice growth.

This role also offers opportunities to collaborate across practices and industry teams on matters involving healthcare providers, health systems, digital health, reimbursement, compliance, and operational strategy.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist, together with a resume, writing sample and law school transcript, all in PDF format. All replies confidential.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: The annualized salary range for this position is $225,000 to $315,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Core Benefits: Full-time employees may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance (with an optional Health Savings Account), dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and disability.

Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time employees receive sick leave benefits in accordance with the appropriate state Sick & Safe Leave Policy. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation annually, though the exact amount may vary depending on client and firm needs. The firm also provides 11 paid holidays each year.

Additional Programs: Employees may participate in 401(k) retirement planning, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Available voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available. Full-time employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

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