Director, Assistant General Counsel

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Director, Assistant General 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 related matters as they arise in the context of development and oversight of clinical operations and initiatives, including development and operation of digital products that are used to facilitate and support the provision of clinical care. The individual will serve as the day-to-day legal support and strategic partner to both clinical leaders and DaVita’s digital product organization. The individual will manage other attorney and non-attorney professional members of the team.

This position requires expertise in the 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, an understanding of clinical operations, and a desire to work in the area of health technology and clinical IT.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as legal regulatory counsel and strategic partner to DaVita, with an emphasis on healthcare laws and regulations. In partnership with other DaVita attorneys, legal support professionals, and compliance teammates, assist business clients responsible for clinical initiatives and operations, as well as digital product development and deployment, in identifying and resolving legal/regulatory matters. Advise on compliance with federal and state health care industry laws and regulations. Support all aspects of health IT and digital product development, deployment, and operations. Develop working relationships with business clients, as well as legal and compliance partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree with approximately 10+ years’ experience in legal practice representing businesses and/or organizations in the health care 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 health care fraud and abuse laws and regulations.
• Strong regulatory research and analysis skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities at one time in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of maturity and professionalism and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

Essential Traits for Success in this position:

• Commitment to DaVita’s core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
• Ability to translate legal jargon and complex legal topics into “regular” speak that clients can readily understand and apply to their business.
• Desire to work with clients proactively to identify risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies and employed.
• Can-do attitude, and a drive to take on new responsibilities with the support of a tightknit team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization, including:
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional groups;
  • Demonstrated collaborative and relationship-building skills;
  • Ability to interact positively with senior management, subordinates, and business/operations personnel.
• Ability to own multiple projects, meet deadlines and adjust priorities appropriately in an evolving work environment with shifting time frames.
• A commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Ability and willingness to seek and receive feedback constructively as development opportunities.
• Experience with health care provider operations and health IT/digital products preferred. ​
• Experience with managing attorney and non-attorney professionals preferred.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.