Director, Sr Corporate Counsel

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Director, Sr Corporate Counsel Apply remote type Hybrid locations 05555 - Casa del Mundo Office (Denver HQ) time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition  Street,Denver,Colorado,80202,United States of America

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.

No Brag, Just Fact!

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.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Draft and negotiate broad range of procurement contracts from inception to completion with a primary focus on direct and indirect product procurement contracts, including enterprise-level supply chain and distribution agreements.
• Facilitate the coordination of input from various subject matter experts relating to the negotiation of procurement contracts.
• Thoughtfully lead and collaborate throughout the contracting and legal review processes by analyzing significant legal, business and financial risks, with escalation to senior-level legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points to achieve timely and beneficial results.
• Establish a rapport and working relationship with clients and colleagues.
• Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of procurement contracting.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree and a minimum of six years of legal experience. In-house experience preferred, but not necessary.
• Candidates must have three to five years’ experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating direct and/or indirect product procurement contracts in healthcare or other regulated industries. Experience negotiating supply contracts with medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturers a plus.
• State bar passage and good standing.
• General understanding of relevant healthcare compliance issues (e.g., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA) preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Candidate Characteristics
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• Commitment to DaVita's Core Values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun, with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to teammates, management and/or vendors in every day performance and interactions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames and tight deadlines.
• Self-starter with high degree of…