GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Director, Corporate Counsel will be a member of the regulatory team within the Justice League of DaVita (JLD). The individual will provide legal guidance and support to DaVita on regulatory and compliance related matters as they arise with respect to Hospital Services Group (HSG), a business unit of DaVita that provides acute inpatient dialysis and dialysis related services to hospitals and their patients. Additionally, this person will support our discharge planning service Patient Pathways.This individual will also work with several regions of the country and support the contracting work related to HSG and Patient Pathways.

This position requires expertise in the Federal healthcare regulatory laws, including the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and their implementing regulations, as well as experience reviewing state health care regulations. The attorney should also have experience in legal drafting, preferably contract drafting, and past experience working with or in a hospital setting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as legal regulatory counsel and strategic partner to DaVita, with a primary emphasis on support for HSG contracting, as well as providing legal guidance based on healthcare laws and regulations. In partnership with other DaVita attorneys and compliance teammates, assist business clients in identifying and resolving legal/regulatory matters related to business initiatives involving state nursing scope of practice regulations. Advise on compliance with federal and state health care industry laws and regulations. Support all aspects of HSG and Pathways business related to their service offerings. Develop working relationships with business clients, as well as legal and compliance partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree with approximately 4+ years of experience in legal practice representing businesses and/or organizations in the health care industry.
• Provide legal counsel on a variety of healthcare business, corporate, and commercial matters arising in day-to-day operations of a complex organization in a heavily regulated environment.
• Strong transactional and drafting skills, with an emphasis on practical and appropriate solutions.
• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party.
• Ability to meet deadlines and appropriately prioritize assignments.
• Perform special assignments as needed.
• Support and collaborate with other areas of the JLD and Compliance.
• At least one state bar admission and in good standing, with the ability to waive into Colorado, if needed.
• Substantial knowledge of the Medicare program and health care fraud and abuse laws and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities at one time in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of maturity and professionalism and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

Essential Traits for Success in this position:

• Commitment to DaVita's core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
• Ability to translate legal jargon and complex legal topics into "regular" speak that clients can readily understand and apply to their business.
• Desire to work with clients proactively to identify risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies and employed.
• Can-do attitude, and a drive to take on new responsibilities with the support of a tightknit team primarily based in Denver (with members in Chicago and Nashville).
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization, including:
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups;
  • Demonstrated collaborative and relationship-building skills;
  • Ability to interact positively with senior management, subordinates, and business/operations personnel.
• Ability to own multiple projects, meet deadlines and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames.
• A commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Ability and willingness to seek and receive feedback constructively as development opportunities.
• Experience with health care provider operations preferred.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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 https://careers.davita.com/benefits