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.

Here's what you can expect as a Director at DaVita:
The DaVita in-house legal team is known as the "Justice League."The Justice League comprises over 280 attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals.The Justice League counsels all businesses of DaVita and provides legal support for all transactions. DaVita's attorneys are strategic business partners and work closely with each other and senior management on a daily basis. The Justice League values diversity and belonging, support and respect for each other, analytical rigor, commitment to professional development, and a passion for excellence.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a lead operational attorney for DaVita's Integrated Kidney Care (DaVita IKC) division.Working directly with the business leads to provide advice and counsel on a wide variety of transactional, operational, commercial, and healthcare regulatory issues arising in day-to-day operations
• Serve as lead attorney in structuring, negotiating, and providing legal oversight for business transactions for key divisions of the business
• Draft, review, analyze and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda and other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party, including, but not limited to,Participating Provider Agreements, Physician Consulting Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, and similar arrangements
• Assist and collaborate with other DaVita attorneys, compliance teammates, and business leaders in identifying and resolving legal and regulatory matters arising from the DaVita IKC business
• Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with DaVita'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 leaders, from Vice Presidents to Managers 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

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. degree and a minimum of ten years of legal experience in a mix of operations, corporate law and health care law; state bar passage and good standing
• Candidates must possess in-house and/or law firm experience representing business clients
• General understanding of relevant health care regulatory legal issues (i.e., Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, HIPAA, and Antitrust implications)
• Understanding of Medicare certification, CMS regulations and guidance, commercial payors, and state healthcare licensing matters is a plus
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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Salary/ Wage Range

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