Director, Corporate Counsel

DaVita Kidney Care

. Serve as a primary legal and operational advisor to designated Palmer teams and operating divisions .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $114,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare law and commercial contracting, with a strong focus on drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to effectively manage legal operations and compliance within healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeActive State Bar LicenseHealthcare Law ExpertiseContract Negotiation SkillsHealthcare Regulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingHealthcare Operational AgreementsClinical Coverage AgreementsMedical Director Agreements (MDAs)Contract Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationInterpersonal Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsProject Management CapabilitiesNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Contract Lifecycle Management ToolsJarvisEagle

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar LicenseSingle-Client In-House Certification Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Regulatory FrameworksAnti-Kickback StatuteStark LawFalse Claims ActHealthcare Fraud and Abuse Statutes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a primary legal and operational advisor to designated Palmer teams and operating divisions
Lead drafting and negotiation of complex physician and healthcare operational contracts, especially Medical Director Agreements (MDAs)
Ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory frameworks
Structure, draft, review, analyze, and negotiate healthcare operational agreements, clinical coverage agreements, professional service contracts, amendments, and assignments
Review contract modifications and redlines, evaluate business exceptions, and ensure alignment with fair market value standards and company risk thresholds
Oversee end-to-end contracting workflows with division paralegals and paralegal managers, from intake and Landing Calls through execution and closeout
Advise field operations leaders on healthcare, business, and operational legal matters
Provide real-time counsel on patient care arrangements, physician relationships, clinic governance, and operational policies
Partner with Compliance, Regulatory Counsel, and the Office of Special Counsel on compliance inquiries, audit findings, and risk escalations
Assist with contractual disputes, nephrologist practice conflicts, and operational challenges
Review and guide administrative letters, default notices, recoupments, and physician carve-out or non-compete interpretations
Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, fallback provisions, and best demonstrated practices
Champion adoption of legal technology, including contract lifecycle management tools, Jarvis, and Eagle
Support legal, contracting, and compliance training for field leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active state bar license in good standing
Eligibility for single-client in-house certification if applicable
Minimum of 4 to 6 years of legal experience
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
Foundational knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse statutes, including the Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, and False Claims Act
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated negotiation skills with physician practices, outside counsel, and healthcare counterparties
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines effectively
Demonstrated commitment to DaVita’s Core Values

Benefits

Comp & perks

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values
Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths
Performance-based rewards based on individual and team contributions
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Access to Headspace®
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through StarLearning
Benefits eligibility beginning the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment