Posting Date

07/28/2025

5200 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.

The DaVita in-house legal team is known as the “Justice League.”  The Justice League is comprised of over 300 attorneys, paralegals, and professionals in countries around the globe.  The Justice League values diversity, support and respect for each other, analytical rigor, commitment to professional development, and a passion for excellence.  

Primary role of the Assistant General Counsel is to serve as the lead attorney of all aspects of the operations of a $1.2B operating division comprised of 250 dialysis centers located in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. The Assistant General Counsel will provide advice, guidance and strategic counsel to senior management and the field on a wide variety of legal issues which arise from the day-to-day operations of a growing, complex organization operating in a heavily-regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

Serve as operational attorney for key operating groups of DaVita.   In coordination with an experienced Group General Counsel, provide advice and counsel to business leads on a wide variety of corporate and commercial issues arising in day-to-day operations of a complex organization in a heavily-regulated environment. Provide legal counsel on a variety of health-care business, corporate and commercial matters.Structure, negotiate and provide legal oversight for business transactions.Draft, review, analyze and negotiate contracts, agreements, memoranda and other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party, including, but not limited to, Medical Director Agreements, Operating Agreements, Leases/Subleases, Agreements ancillary to the dialysis business, and Hospital Services Agreements.Resolve business and lease disputes, and, if necessary, assist in the management of litigation.Develop a thorough understanding of and familiarity with the Company's business, its people, markets, facilities, customers and competitors in order to identify trends and formulate appropriate legal advice, structures and strategies.Establish a rapport and working relationship with business managers in order to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.Perform special assignments as needed.Support and collaborate with other areas of the JLD and compliance, as needed.Assist in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of legal operations.Lead a team of people including managing paralegals and support staff.Minimal travel is required as operational leaders are based in Orange County, California and legal leaders also based in Denver, Colorado, El Segundo, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.

 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.    Qualifications:J.D. degree and a minimum of five years (with 7+ years preferable) of legal experience in a mix of operations, corporate law and health care law; state bar passage and good standing.    Candidates must possess in-house and/or law firm experience representing business clients.   General understanding of relevant health care compliance issues (i.e., Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark, HIPAA).Understanding of Medicare certification, provider conditions and state licensing matters is a plus.Strong communication skills, both written and oral.Exceptional emotional intelligence and relationship-building abilities.

Candidate Characteristics:

Unquestioned integrity.Assertive and a self-starter.Maturity and personal self-confidence including confidence in legal opinions.Strong interpersonal skills including  a strong sense of team.Outstanding written and oral communication skills.A keen understanding of business and commerce, and the ability to diagnose legal problems and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives for management.The ability to effectively manage relationships with outside counsel to maximize the quality of representation and remain within budget.A bright individual who is a “quick study” and grasps issues quickly.A hard worker but also embraces the Core Value of Fun!Ability to work well under pressure in a fast moving, dynamic company.The maturity and flexibility to work effectively with senior management, subordinates and operations personnel.The interpersonal skills to be a value add team participant with legal background rather than just the lawyer to the team.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and moreProfessional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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 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 comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. 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.