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Description

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is seeking a highly motivated  Health Care & Mergers & Acquisitions  Attorney with 5 years of experience to join our dynamic  Health Care Practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health care regulatory compliance, transactional matters, and mergers & acquisitions.

Why Join Us?

At Johnson Pope, we want you to feel like a part of the culture from day one. Whether you’re joining as a law clerk, attorney, or member of our administrative team, the message is clear – welcome to a firm that takes pride in our work at every level. Our home is Tampa Bay, and our three offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater all collaborate to support the progressive and entrepreneurial culture we strive for. We share a common goal: to value our clients’ needs, support the community in which we live, work, and play, and provide all employees with a meaningful work/life balance.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base, including health care providers, physician groups, private equity investors, and other businesses operating in the health care sector. The attorney will support transactions ranging from practice acquisitions and joint ventures to large-scale M&A and private equity deals, while also advising clients on health care compliance, licensing, and operational issues.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on health care transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity deals. 
• Provide counsel on regulatory matters, including Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and other health care compliance matters.
• Assist with licensing, corporate structuring, and day-to-day operational issues for health care entities.
• Draft and negotiate transaction, governance, and compliance-related documents.
• Conduct due diligence and manage regulatory risks in complex health care deals.
• Stay current on legal developments affecting the health care industry and proactively counsel clients.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership (or eligibility for admission).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in health care law with a strong emphasis on M&A or corporate transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Statute, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical, drafting, and legal research skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with a client-focused approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex matters and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

Office Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws, including applicable laws in Florida. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).