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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. Successful teammates in this role possess a high-level of multi-tasking and project management abilities, are detail-oriented, have exceptional organizational and time management skills, have a "can do" attitude, are flexible and adaptable to change, are independent thinkers, and most of all, are strong team players.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• 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. 71st chair82).

• Advisor and strategic partner to the business (an 71ambassador/liaison82 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. 71st chair82).

• Approximately 10+ years6 relevant experience, in-house or senior counsel in law firm (or equivalent).

• 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.

• Proven ability to 71get stuff done82 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 We6ll 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 out

• Support for you and your family:Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, accessHeadspace, 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 DaVita6s online training platform StarLearning.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate6s 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