Manager, Corporate Counsel

DaVita Kidney Care•Denver, CO

28d•$85,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita Kidney Care’s Commercial Litigation team (COLT), part of its in-house legal department, is seeking a Manager, Corporate Counsel to join a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals. The role proactively drives a significant portfolio of disputes with health insurance payors to resolution and collaborates with legal colleagues to advise business clients on legal issues related to payor disputes. The position focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration, including Accounts Receivable recovery, from pre-litigation through litigation or arbitration. This is a hybrid role based at DaVita’s Denver headquarters, with 2–3 days per week in the office and occasional travel of less than 10%. The salary range is $85,000–$135,000 per year. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. DaVita states that its total rewards package includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits. The position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
One to four years of general litigation experience, including managing all aspects of discovery and conducting motions practice.
Ability to proactively and independently manage work and operate in support of team needs.
Commitment to DaVita’s Core Values.
Ability to spend time with teams and partners to solve problems, understand needs, and explore new ventures.
Active listening skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
Team-oriented approach focused on collaboration, support, and continuous improvement.
Accountability, ownership, and service excellence in achieving priorities.
Ability to leverage data, information, and resources to solve problems, remove barriers, and make decisions.
Emotional intelligence, adaptability, confidence, and dedication to ensuring compliance.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience.
Experience working at a national or regional firm.
Experience with healthcare payor disputes, reimbursement or collections, or arbitration.
A good sense of humor and commitment to fun.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute litigation strategy for a multi-state portfolio of commercial litigation and arbitration matters, focused on healthcare payor disputes and Accounts Receivable recovery from pre-litigation through litigation or arbitration.
Build collaborative relationships with internal business teams and provide legal guidance on payor and Accounts Receivable issues.
Handle legal disputes internally, including analyzing legal claims, drafting demand letters, negotiating with opposing counsel, and drafting settlement agreements.
Manage and direct outside counsel to achieve business and litigation goals.
Support legal and operational leadership through clear and concise written and oral communication.
Develop a thorough understanding of the company’s business to inform legal guidance.
Participate in process improvement and establish best demonstrated practices.
Develop and execute special assignments related to litigation or JLD priorities.
Participate in the life of the legal department, including team and JLD events and committees.