Senior Counsel - Healthcare at K2 Ascend
Job Description
Job Description
Health Care Counsel / Senior Counsel
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Industry: Legal Services – Health Care & Life Sciences
Job Category: Attorney – Health Care & FCA Litigation
Compensation Range: $300,000 – $600,000 (based on experience)
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity:
Join a nationally ranked Health Care & Life Sciences practice at an Am Law 100 firm, where you’ll work at the forefront of federal health care enforcement. This Counsel or Senior Counsel position is ideal for an experienced litigator with a strong track record in FCA matters and health care fraud. The role offers meaningful client impact, career advancement potential, and the opportunity to collaborate with some of the top legal minds in the country.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and support False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and litigation on behalf of health care and life sciences clients
- Advise clients on compliance with federal fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law
- Work closely with internal teams and clients to manage government inquiries and enforcement actions
- Engage directly with DOJ attorneys and other regulators in investigations and settlement discussions
- Conduct legal research, draft high-stakes memos, motions, and briefs
- Develop case strategies and manage litigation timelines, budgets, and deliverables
- Support business development by contributing thought leadership in the health care compliance space
What You Bring:
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- 6–10+ years of FCA litigation and investigation experience
- Substantial knowledge of federal health care fraud and abuse statutes and regulations
- Prior experience with the DOJ Civil Fraud Division or a U.S. Attorney’s Office strongly preferred
- Excellent legal writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
What’s Offered:
- Competitive base salary ($300K–$600K) commensurate with experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Hybrid work flexibility
- National platform with high-profile litigation matters and regulatory counseling
Want to Stand Out?
We invite candidates to record a short video to showcase who they are. This should feel low-pressure and personal.
Video submission link:
https://record.interview.video/j/ascend-with-k2
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