Director, Corporate Counsel
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
Provide legal counsel on a variety of health care, corporate, and commercial matters for DaVita's Hospital Services Group, SNF Dialysis Services and other strategic business initiatives.
Job description
- Draft, review, analyze and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda and other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party, including Hospital Services Agreements, Coordination Agreements, and other contracts.
- Resolve business and contractual disputes.
- Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the Company's business, its people, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate appropriate legal advice, structures and strategies.
- Establish a rapport and working relationship with business managers in order to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
- Perform special assignments as needed.
- Support and collaborate with other areas of the JLD and compliance, as needed.
- Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of legal operations.
- Deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment by managing multiple shifting priorities under tight timelines.
Requirements
- J.D. degree
- Minimum of four years of legal experience in a mix of operations, corporate law and health care law
- State bar passage and good standing
- In-house and/or law firm experience representing business clients
- General understanding of relevant health care compliance issues (i.e., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Medicare Conditions for Coverage)
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child and Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
- Virtual Leadership Courses
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.