Director, Sr Corporate Counsel

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.

DaVita Inc., a company, is the parent company of DaVita Kidney Care. DaVita Kidney Care is a leading provider of kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal disease. DaVita Kidney Care consistently differentiates itself from other kidney care companies and surpasses national averages for clinical outcomes. The company's clinical outcomes for dialysis have improved for the past decade, and in many key areas measuring quality dialysis care, we lead the nation. As of December 31, 2016, DaVita Kidney Care operated or provided administrative services at 2,350 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United States serving approximately 187,700 patients. The company also operates 139 outpatient dialysis centers located in 11 countries outside the United States.

DaVitas well-regarded law department counsels all aspects of the company and provides legal support for all of the companys transactions. The attorneys are integral strategic business partners that work closely with each other and senior management on a daily basis.

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracting, will serve as a lead attorney drafting and negotiating a broad range of complex technology supplier contracts 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 in a regulated environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Drive technology transactions, including negotiating and drafting cloud computing, software licensing, IT professional services, and other IT-related supplier agreements.

Facilitate the coordination of input from various subject matter experts throughout the negotiation process.

Provide strategic advice and guidance to internal business teams regarding legal and business risks.

Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions and/or mitigation strategies for key negotiation points.

Establish and maintain relationships with internal business clients and colleagues.

Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of commercial contracting.

Participate in various other projects and work streams, as assigned.

Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

J.D. degree and a minimum of six years of legal experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

In-house experience preferred, but not necessary.

Experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating technology agreements preferred.

General understanding of relevant healthcare compliance issues (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA) preferred.

State bar passage and good standing.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

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.

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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.

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 Well 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 DaVitas online training platform StarLearning.

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Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidates 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