Director, Sr Corporate Counsel

2000 16th Street,Denver,Colorado,80202,United States of AmericaAs a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse,inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they aretreated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities theycontribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyondtraditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences andbackgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we arebetter able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among ourteammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions toan array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it issimply the right thing to do.No Brag, Just Fact!Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysiscompany, and over the next decade, we're poised to build the greatesthealthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVitaVillage, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment totraining, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinicaloutcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winningenvironment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.Here's what you can expect as a DSD Director at DaVita: DaVita SNFDialysis (DSD) provides life saving dialysis care to residents of skillednursing facilities. By contracting with SNFs, DSD is able to provideconvenient and cost effective care without the need for patients to betransported to and from their facility to a dialysis center.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Serve as operational attorney for key operating groups and regions of DaVita.In coordination with the Group General Counsel and Assistant GeneralCounsel, provide advice and counsel to business leads on a wide variety ofcorporate and commercial issues arising in day-to-day operations of a complexorganization in a heavily-regulated environment.Provide legal counsel on a variety of health-care business, corporate andcommercial matters.Structure, negotiate and provide legal oversight for business transactions.Draft, review, analyze and negotiate contracts, agreements, memorandaand other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party,including, but not limited to,Medical Director Agreements, Leases, andCoordination Agreements.Resolve business and lease disputes, and, if necessary, assist in themanagement of litigation.Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the Company'sbusiness, its people, markets, facilities, customers and competitorsin order to identify trends and formulate appropriate legal advice,structures and strategies.Establish a rapport and working relationship with business managers in orderto 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 practicesfor all aspects of legal operations.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:J.D. degree and a minimum of six years of legal experience in a mix ofoperations, corporate law and health care law; state bar passage and goodstanding.Candidates must possess in-house and/or law firm experience representingbusiness clients.General understanding of relevant health care compliance issues (i.e.,Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, HIPAA).Understanding of Medicare certification, provider conditions and statelicensing matters is a plus.Strong communication skills, both written and oral.CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS:Unquestioned integrityAssertive and a self-starterMaturity and personal self-confidenceStrong interpersonal skills includinga strong sense of teamOutstanding written and oral communication skillsA keen understanding of business and commerce, and the ability to diag oselegal problems and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives formanagementThe ability to effectively manage relationships with outside counsel tomaximize the quality of representation and remain within budgetA bright individual who is a "quick study" and grasps issues quicklyPossession of good stamina and humorAbility to work well under pressure in a fast moving, dynamic companyThe maturity and flexibility to work effectively with senior management,subordinates and operations personnelThe interpersonal skills to be a value add team participant with legalbackground rather than just the lawyer to the team.Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Communitythe World has Ever Seen."Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.What We'll Provide:More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to whatmatters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the firstday of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuousemployment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match,paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling

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