Director, Sr Corporate Counsel

DaVita Kidney Care

123d • $121,200 - $177,900

About The Position

The Director, Senior Corporate Counsel will be a member of the regulatory team within the Justice League. The individual will provide legal guidance and support to the Company on regulatory and compliance matters related to the development and oversight of clinical operations, with a significant focus on clinical IT systems. Responsibilities will include providing legal review of system requirements and collateral, advising on enhancements and necessary updates, and working closely with the compliance team through their review process. In addition, the role will cover day-to-day review of pharmacy operational matters, nutrition services, clinical teammate and patient-facing collateral, and other initiatives that affect outpatient dialysis centers and related businesses. This position requires expertise in federal healthcare regulatory laws, including the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and the Civil Monetary Penalties and Beneficiary Inducement laws and their implementing regulations. The attorney should also have strong regulatory analysis and advocacy skills, familiarity with HIPAA and privacy laws, as well as the ability to provide clear, practical guidance in areas of legal and regulatory uncertainty, balancing risk and business needs where there is no clear legal path.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree with a minimum of 6 years’ experience in legal practice representing businesses and/or organizations in the healthcare industry.
• 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 healthcare fraud, waste and abuse laws and regulations.
• Strong state and federal regulatory research and analysis skills, including the ability to address unsettled areas of law and apply nuanced analysis to develop practical, risk-based solutions for the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal regulatory counsel and strategic partner to DaVita, with an emphasis on healthcare laws and regulations.
• Assist business clients responsible for clinical initiatives and operations in identifying and resolving legal/regulatory matters.
• Provide day-to-day legal support for clinical IT systems, including review of requirements and collateral, guidance on enhancements and updates, and collaboration with the compliance team with their system review processes.
• Support pharmacy, nutrition, and other clinical services as part of ongoing operational matters.
• Advise on compliance with federal and state healthcare industry laws and regulations.
• Develop strong working relationships with business clients, as well as legal and compliance partners.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees