Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney

Company: Direct Counsel
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Life Sciences & Healthcare Regulatory Associate to join a leading Am Law firm in Washington, D.C. This role offers the opportunity to work with a high-growth group that provides critical advice to clients across the digital health, medical device, pharmaceutical, and clinical diagnostics industries. Key Responsibilities: Advise life sciences and healthcare clients on a range of healthcare regulatory issues. Provide compliance counseling and advocacy before government agencies (CMS, OIG, DOJ). Counsel clients on market access and reimbursement matters, including coding, coverage, and payment. Qualifications: 3–7 years of relevant experience in healthcare regulatory and compliance work. Strong background working with life sciences and healthcare companies. Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Compensation & Benefits: Annual base salary range: $260,000–$420,000 , commensurate with experience, skills, and location. Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, life and disability insurance, and long-term care coverage. Generous paid time off, including four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick leave, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and fertility benefits. Supportive work environment with resources for professional growth and well-being.

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