Legal Counsel
: Job Details :

340B Health has an immediate opening for a Legal Counsel position at our growing non-profit health care trade association. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Legal and Policy Counsel.

The individual will assist with regulatory, legal, and legislative advocacy in the area of health policy and drug pricing, especially relating to the federal 340B discount drug program. They will assist with drafting regulatory, legal, and legislative advocacy materials, educate member hospitals on compliance and pharmacy operations, and provide critical input on policy developments.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a staff lead on litigation pertaining to 340B, including monitoring lawsuits, reviewing filings, and updating staff and members on filings and decisions.
• Work directly with outside counsel on 340B Health filings, particularly amicus briefs, including assisting with fact and legal theory development and review.
• Collaborate with other staff, hospital members, and others to develop formal policy positions and draft comments and letters to federal agencies.
• Serve as staff lead on designated issues as assigned, including maintaining a comprehensive understanding and ensuring colleagues are informed of developments.
• Work with members on an individual basis to help them understand and respond to policy changes and other program developments.
• Monitor and update members on state legislation and other state developments and trends impacting 340B, and assist members with understanding and advocating on state-specific issues.
• Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, webinars, regional roundtables, and other events.
• Participate in and contribute to 340B Coalition conference program development.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• At least three years of legal experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of health care, pharmaceutical policy, Medicare, Medicaid, and hospital issues a plus.
• Litigation, administrative appeals, or law firm experience a plus.
• Demonstrated writing and communication skills.
• Proven attention to detail and diligence around legal and legislative advocacy issues.

Other Pertinent Information:

• Staff are currently required to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week, Monday – Wednesday, and other days as needed.
• The description above is not intended to enumerate all duties and/or responsibilities of the position.
• Some travel required, including to twice-yearly conferences.

How to Apply:

To apply please visit the 340B Health career center to access the online application process for this position.

About the Organization:

340B Health assists safety-net hospitals to provide services to more patients with low incomes and those living in rural areas. We focus on protecting the federal 340B drug pricing program, so it continues to play its critical role of subsidizing the health care safety net.

Additional Information:

As a small staff organization, 340B Health supports a collaborative working environment and recognizes the importance of each position's value in meeting organizational goals. 340B Health offers an exceptional compensation package including health, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan matching, and more. Salary range $130,000-$170,000.

We strive to create a meaningful work environment for all our employees, one in which diverse teams and diverse ideas are valued. Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring great people from a wide variety of backgrounds helps keep our organization vital and strong.

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