Legal Counsel - Healthcare Regulatory Counsel

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide.

ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.

As we continue to grow our firm, we are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our office in Chicago, IL to support our client relationships and services delivery. ZS is a global consulting firm and a leader in life sciences consulting with leading-edge analytics, technology and strategy expertise, creating solutions for clients that work in the real world. Our clients include leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, healthcare services, and digital health organizations worldwide.

• Serve as a trusted legal and business partner for ZS stakeholders on healthcare regulatory matters affecting client engagements, and ZS products, services and strategic initiatives;
• Prepare, review, revise and negotiate regulatory provisions in legal agreements, such as services agreements, vendor agreements, and licensing agreements
• Advise internal stakeholders on healthcare laws and regulations including HIPAA, the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark law, False Claims Act, and FDA regulations, and assist in evaluating regulatory risk for ZS
• Respond to issues as they arise in diverse matters affecting day-to-day business operations by assisting, advising, investigating, researching and resolving legal matters;
• Collaborate with others on the legal team and within ZS when subject matter expertise is required; and
• Identify potential legal issues related to proposed services, and make appropriate recommendations

• JD degree with strong academic background required
• 5+ years of experience handling U.S. healthcare regulatory matters and active bar admission in Illinois (or registered in-house counsel in IL)
• Familiarity with GxP requirements preferred
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Motivation, personal initiative and strong team/interpersonal skills
• Strong drafting skills, analytic skills and problem solving ability
• Proven attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Enthusiasm for global collaboration
• Experience negotiating agreements
• Ability to manage and complete long‑term projects independently
• Proficiency in leveraging proprietary AI tools to streamline workflows and drive productivity
• Fluency in English
• Client-first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply…