Director, Assistant General Counsel

** Posting Date
** 01/05/th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
** Director, Assistant General Counsel (Commercial Contracting)
** 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.
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* Location:

** Denver, CO required (hybrid-onsite schedule)
** Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
*** 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 work streams, as assigned
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* Qualifications:

*** 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
** Candidate Characteristics:
*** 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
** Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
*** 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. Learn more at
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• 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…