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DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita Kidney Care
HealthcareHealthcare Insurance
DaVita Kidney Care is a healthcare company focused on dialysis and related treatment for people living with kidney disease. Its kidney care approach brings together clinical services and support from healthcare professionals such as nurses, dietitians, social workers, and patient care technicians. The company’s work is centered on helping patients manage their care while building an inclusive workplace for a large, multidisciplinary healthcare team. DaVita also highlights opportunities for career development and a supportive employee culture.
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Director, Senior Corporate Counsel

Advise DaVita’s dialysis operations on healthcare contracts, physician relationships, and regulatory matters. This hybrid position is based in the company’s Tennessee or Colorado offices.

USUnited StatesCOColoradoTNTennessee
$115,000 – $183,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredGeneral Counsel

Description

  • Advise designated Palmer teams and operating divisions on legal and operational matters.
  • Lead negotiation and drafting of complex physician and healthcare operations contracts, with a focus on Medical Director Agreements.
  • Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate healthcare operations, clinical coverage, and professional services agreements, along with related amendments and assignments.
  • Assess contract changes, redlines, and business exceptions against fair market value standards and company risk thresholds.
  • Manage contracting workflows with division paralegals and their managers, from intake and Landing Calls through signing and closeout.
  • Counsel field operations leaders on healthcare, business, and operational legal issues.
  • Give timely guidance on patient care arrangements, physician relationships, clinic governance, and operating policies.
  • Work with Compliance, Regulatory Counsel, and the Office of Special Counsel on compliance questions, audit findings, and escalated risks.
  • Help resolve contract disputes, nephrologist practice conflicts, and operational challenges.
  • Review and advise on administrative letters, default notices, recoupments, and interpretations of physician carve-outs or non-compete provisions.
  • Create and improve contract templates, playbooks, fallback language, and established practices.
  • Promote adoption of legal technology and improvements to contracting processes.
  • Contribute to department-wide education and train field leaders in legal, contracting, and compliance fundamentals.

Requirements

  • Hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Maintain an active state bar license in good standing.
  • Be eligible for single-client in-house certification, if applicable.
  • Have at least six years of legal experience.
  • Bring substantive experience in healthcare law, commercial contracting, or corporate legal operations.
  • Have worked at a law firm representing healthcare clients or in an in-house corporate legal department.
  • Have foundational knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse laws, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and False Claims Act.
  • Communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and interpersonally.
  • Demonstrate negotiation skills with physician practices, outside counsel, and healthcare counterparties.
  • Show emotional intelligence, adaptability, and sound business judgment.
  • Bring strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
  • Demonstrate commitment to DaVita’s Core Values.

Benefits

  • A “community first, company second” culture grounded in Core Values.
  • Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths.
  • Performance-based rewards reflecting individual and team contributions.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off.
  • PTO cash-out option.
  • Family resources.
  • Employee Assistance Program counseling sessions.
  • Access to Headspace®.
  • Backup care for children and older adults.
  • Maternity and paternity leave.
  • Professional development programs.
  • On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning.
  • Benefits eligibility starts on the first day of the month that follows or coincides with one month of continuous employment.

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