Director, Assistant General Counsel

About the role

This position reports to the Sr Director, Assistant General Counsel. Those who excel in this role are extremely organized, process-oriented, self-starters, high performers, results driven, and possess a desire to create and implement best practices and process. The ideal candidate would thrive in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment while working collaboratively within a team in support of highly sophisticated internal clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex projects involving diverse stakeholders and tight deadlines;
• Draft, review, and negotiate plan and provider agreements and amendments;
• Ability and confidence to work on complex projects and negotiations;
• Actively participate in the development and implementation and revision of contract templates, playbooks, process and training designed to increase efficiency and decrease contract cycle times;
• Thoughtfully lead and collaborate throughout the contracting and legal review processes by analyzing significant business, financial, and legal risks;
• Develop and effectively articulate creative solutions and mitigation strategies for key negotiation points to achieve timely and beneficial results;
• Cultivate and maintain key internal stakeholder relationships, analyze and revise contract language, resolve issues, coordinate with legal and non-legal teammates, and communicate regularly with peers and leadership.
• Lead role in most matters (i.e. “1st chair”). Advisor and strategic partner to the business (an “ambassador/liaison” between business and JLD, more than a substantive expert).
• Assists in setting and achieving goals for lane. Assists in setting and achieving budget for lane. Leading one or more strategic initiatives/projects for JLD. Outside counsel management.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction required with the ability to waive into Colorado, if needed.
• Subject matter expert in payor and provider contracting strongly preferred. Has had lead role in matters (i.e. “1st chair”). Approximately 10+ years’ relevant experience, in-house or senior counsel in law firm (or equivalent).

Skills

• Experience with value based contracting and risk contracting is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Key Skills

• Experience with value based contracting and risk contracting is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Exceptional project management: ability to organize and lead multiple works streams.
• Proficient in analytical skills, including knowledge of Excel.
• Pioneering ability to “get stuff done” and liaise with cross-functional constituents.
• Commitment to service excellence.
• Creative, strategic thinker.

Essential Traits For Success In This Position

• 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 vendors in every day performance and interactions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities with shifting time frames, and meet tight deadlines; self-starter with high degree of initiative, urgency, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within scope of responsibilities and with minimal supervision and to foster a positive work environment.

What We’ll Provide

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Professional 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.