Description:

Posting Date
10/12/20265200 Virginia Way, Brentwood, Tennessee, 37027, 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.

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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.

DaVita is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join the Bat Cave Operations team. This role serves as a primary legal and operational advisor to designated Palmer teams and operating divisions.

The Senior Corporate Counsel will lead the drafting and negotiation of complex physician and healthcare operational contracts with an emphasis on Medical Director Agreements (MDAs) and ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory frameworks.

Location: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in-office at DaVita's Team Music City office in Brentwood/Nashville, Tennessee or its corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado).

Duties & Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position:

Healthcare Contracting & Negotiation

Structure, draft, review, analyze, and negotiate a high volume of healthcare operational agreements, primarily Medical Director Agreements (MDAs), clinical coverage agreements, professional service contracts, amendments, and assignments.
Review contract modifications and redlines, evaluate business exceptions, and ensure agreements align with fair market value (FMV) standards and company risk thresholds.
Collaborate closely with division paralegals and paralegal managers to oversee end-to-end contracting workflows from intake and Landing Calls through execution and closeout.

Operational Legal Counsel & Business Advisory

Serve as a trusted legal advisor to field operations leaders (DVPs, RODs, and Group Operations teams) on day-to-day healthcare, business, and operational legal matters.
Deliver real-time counsel on patient care arrangements, physician relationship management, clinic governance, and operational policies.
Partner with Compliance (Team Quest), Regulatory Counsel, and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to review compliance inquiries, audit findings, and risk escalations.

Dispute Resolution & Risk Management

Assist operations in addressing and resolving contractual disputes, nephrologist practice conflicts, and operational challenges.
Review and guide administrative letters, default notices, recoupments, and physician carve-out or non-compete interpretations.

Legal Operations & Continuous Improvement

Participate in developing and refining standard contract templates, playbooks, fallback provisions, and best demonstrated practices (BDPs).
Champion legal technology adoption (e.g., contract lifecycle management tools, Jarvis, Eagle) and process optimization initiatives.
Support department-wide education programs, including training field leaders on legal, contracting, and compliance fundamentals (e.g., JLD Bootcamp).

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Active state bar license in good standing (with eligibility for single-client in-house certification if applicable).
Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, with substantive experience in healthcare law, commercial contracting, or corporate legal operations.
Experience in a law firm representing healthcare clients or within an in-house corporate legal department.
Solid foundational knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse statutes (Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice for operational leaders.
Demonstrated negotiation skills with physician practices, outside counsel, and healthcare counterparties.
High degree of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and sound business judgment in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
Demonstrated commitment to DaVita's Core Values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.