Director, Corporate Counsel
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
Reporting to the Director, IKC Privacy Counsel, the Director, Corporate Counsel Privacy will support DaVita's enterprise operations as a privacy attorney supporting DaVita's broader corporate initiatives and business operations, while also serving as privacy counsel support for DaVita's Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC/ VillageHealth) division.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide legal privacy support for DaVita's Integrated Kidney Care business
- Provide thorough legal analysis and guidance to business teams on various projects and initiatives
- Work closely with other Privacy attorneys and Privacy Operations teammates to provide and coordinate legal guidance needed to operationalize privacy regulation requirements
- Proactively issue spot and provide legal guidance to business and legal partners on HIPAA, state privacy regulations, and other applicable laws as appropriate
- Provide privacy review, guidance and negotiation on contracts and business associate agreements
- Act as a strategic thought partner with business leadership to understand business goals, and help achieve those business needs in a privacy compliant manner
- Assist and collaborate with other DaVita attorneys, compliance teammates, and business leaders in identifying and resolving legal matters arising from data use, AI development and other applicable privacy matters
- Act as a key contributor on Privacy Office Legal Lane initiatives and projects
- Privacy program and process improvement
- Assist in leading Privacy Legal Lane projects
- Travel required: Minimal (approximately 5%)
Experience & Education
- Juris Doctorate and 4+ years of relevant legal experience
- At least one state bar admission and in good standing, with the ability to waive into Colorado, if needed.
- 2+ years of experience in privacy is required
- A CIPP or CIPM certification is preferable
- Experience in health care is desired
- Experience in healthcare relating to compliance with state and federal privacy laws, e.g. HIPAA, HITECH, state breach notification laws, etc. is a plus
- Experience negotiating and drafting technology contracts, data agreements, and other healthcare-related legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities at one time in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of maturity and professionalism and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Critical thinking and decision making skills, with the ability to quickly determine issues that need escalation
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate and 4+ years of relevant legal experience
- At least one state bar admission and in good standing, with the ability to waive into Colorado, if needed.
- 2+ years of experience in privacy is required
- A CIPP or CIPM certification is preferable
- Experience in health care is desired
- Experience in healthcare relating to compliance with state and federal privacy laws, e.g. HIPAA, HITECH, state breach notification laws, etc. is a plus
- Experience negotiating and drafting technology contracts, data agreements, and other healthcare-related legal documents.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities at one time in a fast-paced environment.
- High degree of maturity and professionalism and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.
- Critical thinking and decision making skills, with the ability to quickly determine issues that need escalation
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Healthcare Coverage
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.