Director, Assistant General Counsel

DaVita Kidney Care

4d•$129,000 - $205,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Assistant General Counsel will serve as a lead attorney drafting and negotiating a broad range of complex direct product procurement contracts for use in a healthcare services environment. The Assistant General Counsel will provide advice, guidance and strategic counsel to senior management and a wide variety of clients, including DaVita’s procurement department. Location: Denver, CO required (hybrid-onsite schedule)

Requirements

J.D. degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience
Experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating supply contracts preferred, with particular preference for candidates with experience supporting/negotiating contracts for the supply of medical devices/supplies or other procured goods
In-house experience in healthcare or regulated industry preferred, but not required
A law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and State Bar Admission in good standing
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 suppliers in every day performance and interactions
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
Self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency and follow-through

Responsibilities

Lead supplier contracting negotiations and drive to completion a broad range of procurement contracts, with a primary focus on medical devices and supplies, including enterprise-level supply chain and distribution agreements
Provide strategic legal support and counsel for a variety of business clients in all matters related to supplier contracting, with a primary focus on supporting DaVita’s procurement department
Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions within the context of the broader business and enterprise-level objectives to drive risk mitigation and negotiation strategies for key supplier relationships
Successfully prioritize competing work streams to achieve thoughtful, successful and timely results
Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of commercial contracting
Opportunity to manage teammates, depending on experience
Participate in various other projects and workstreams, as assigned

Benefits

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.
DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.
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.