Director, Sr Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts

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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.

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.

Sound like you?  Then you might be a great fit for the role of Sr. Corporate Counsel.  The Sr. Corporate Counsel will be a part of the Commercial Contracting team within the legal department of DaVita.  Commercial Contracting provides legal services to implement agreements between DaVita and third-party vendors related to the acquisition of technology, consulting and other products and services for DaVita’s various lines of business and functional areas. 

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

• Provide legal support and counsel in all matters related to supplier contracting by maintaining a deep understanding of the business, advising clients on legal risks, and assisting in development of creative solutions as a member of the team, not solely as a legal advisor
• Review, redline and negotiate a high volume and broad range of supplier contracts, including master service agreements, procurement agreements, statements of work, consulting agreements, SAAS, software licensing and other IT-related agreements as well as other various services agreements
• Facilitate the coordination of input from various subject matter experts, including Risk Management, Privacy and IT relating to the negotiation of procurement contracts
• Ensure contract terms and conditions align with business needs, DaVita’s key business terms and standard legal provisions
• Provide valuable advice and counsel within the context of the broader business and enterprise level objectives to drive risk mitigation and negotiation strategies for key supplier relationships
• Independently manage and successfully prioritize competing work streams to achieve thoughtful, successful and timely results
• Continuously improve contracting processes, including creation and/or improvement of toolkits, playbooks and templates as well as evaluation and implementation of contract automation technologies in order to improve contracting efficiency, reduce deal cycle times and refine standard contract terms
• Understand and be able to translate into “plain English” the legal ramifications of varied legal issues (including regulatory requirements) and clearly and succinctly articulate the risks
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional groups and coordinate with other legal groups on regulatory, risk, compliance and operational issues
• Actively participate in team and organization meetings, events and initiatives

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A minimum of five years of commercial contracting experience in an attorney role; in-house experience preferred, but not required
• A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and State Bar Admission in good standing
• Ability to qualify as a Single Client Attorney if applicable
• Proven track record of working with diverse client groups and teams to achieve desired outcome
• 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
• 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 vendors in everyday performance and interactions

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.

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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 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 comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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.

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

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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  

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