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.

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.

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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.

Specific Responsibilities:      

• Draft and negotiate broad range of procurement contracts from inception to completion with a primary focus on direct and indirect product procurement contracts, including enterprise-level supply chain and distribution agreements.    
• Facilitate the coordination of input from various subject matter experts relating to the negotiation of procurement contracts.
• Thoughtfully lead and collaborate throughout the contracting and legal review processes by analyzing significant legal, business and financial risks, with escalation to senior-level legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points to achieve timely and beneficial results.
• Establish a rapport and working relationship with clients and colleagues.
• Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of procurement contracting.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and a minimum of six years of legal experience. In-house experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Candidates must have three to five years’ experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating direct and/or indirect product procurement contracts in healthcare or other regulated industries.  Experience negotiating supply contracts with medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturers a plus.
• State bar passage and good standing. 
• General understanding of relevant healthcare compliance issues (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA) preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Candidate Characteristics:

• Commitment to DaVita's Core Values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun, with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to teammates, management and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames and tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within scope of responsibilities and with minimal supervision and to foster a positive work environment.

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.

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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

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  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.