Director, Sr Corporate Counsel

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

As a legal department, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they are treated with respect, are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute and belong. We also believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds. Our investment in Diversity & Belonging means that we are better able to harness the wide range of talents and perspectives among our teammates to develop collaborative, creative, and effective solutions to an array of business challenges; but most importantly, because it is simply the right thing to do.

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Over the last decade, we set out to be the world's greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we're poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

Director, Senior Corporate Counsel (Commercial Contracting)

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracting, will serve as a lead attorney drafting and negotiating a broad range of complex supplier contracts for the procurement of goods and services for use in a healthcare services environment. The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide advice, guidance and strategic counsel to senior management and a wide variety of clients, including DaVita’s procurement department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide strategic legal support and counsel for a variety of business clients in all matters related to supplier contracting, including strategic projects and initiatives, with a primary focus on supporting DaVita’s Procurement department
• Thoughtfully lead supplier contracting negotiations by partnering with internal stakeholders and business clients to drive to completion a broad range of contracts, including those for the procurement of medical devices and supplies
• Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions within the context of the broader business and enterprise-level objectives to drive risk mitigation and negotiation strategies for key supplier relationships
• Juggle and successfully prioritize competing work streams to achieve thoughtful, successful and timely results
• Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of commercial contracting
• Opportunity to manage teammates, depending on experience
• Participate in various other projects and workstreams, as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant legal experience
• Experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating supply contracts preferred, with particular preference for candidates with experience supporting/negotiating contracts for the supply of medical devices/supplies or other procured goods
• In-house experience in healthcare or regulated industry preferred, but not required
• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and State Bar Admission in good standing
  
  

Candidate Characteristics

• Commitment to DaVita's values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to co-workers, management and/or suppliers in every day performance and interactions
• Superior written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with an acute ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization
• Professional demeanor and ability to interact at executive level with persuasiveness and confidence
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames and tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations and take initiative where appropriate
• Self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency and follow-through
  
  

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:

• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
• Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
• Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
• A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
• Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Enter text here
  
  

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the 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 what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.
  
  

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

$121,200.00 - $177,900.00 / year

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits