Position SummaryDaVita is seeking a
Corporate Counsel to join the Bat Cave Operations team. This role serves as a primary legal and operational advisor to designated Palmer teams and operating divisions.
The Corporate Counsel will lead the drafting and negotiation of complex physician and healthcare operational contracts with an emphasis on Medical Director Agreements (MDAs) and ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory frameworks.
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in-office at DaVita's Team Music City office in Brentwood/Nashville, Tennessee or its corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado).
Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position:
Healthcare Contracting & Negotiation- Structure, draft, review, analyze, and negotiate a high volume of healthcare operational agreements, primarily Medical Director Agreements (MDAs), clinical coverage agreements, professional service contracts, amendments, and assignments.
- Review contract modifications and redlines, evaluate business exceptions, and ensure agreements align with fair market value (FMV) standards and company risk thresholds.
- Collaborate closely with division paralegals and paralegal managers to oversee end-to-end contracting workflows from intake and Landing Calls through execution and closeout.
Operational Legal Counsel & Business Advisory- Serve as a trusted legal advisor to field operations leaders (DVPs, RODs, and Group Operations teams) on day-to-day healthcare, business, and operational legal matters.
- Deliver real-time counsel on patient care arrangements, physician relationship management, clinic governance, and operational policies.
- Partner with Compliance (Team Quest), Regulatory Counsel, and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) to review compliance inquiries, audit findings, and risk escalations.
Dispute Resolution & Risk Management- Assist operations in addressing and resolving contractual disputes, nephrologist practice conflicts, and operational challenges.
- Review and guide administrative letters, default notices, recoupments, and physician carve-out or non-compete interpretations.
Legal Operations & Continuous Improvement- Participate in developing and refining standard contract templates, playbooks, fallback provisions, and best demonstrated practices (BDPs).
- Champion legal technology adoption (e.g., contract lifecycle management tools, Jarvis, Eagle) and process optimization initiatives.
- Support department-wide education programs, including training field leaders on legal, contracting, and compliance fundamentals (e.g., JLD Bootcamp).
Minimum Qualifications- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active state bar license in good standing (with eligibility for single-client in-house certification if applicable).
- Minimum of 4 to 6 years of legal experience, with 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.
- Solid foundational knowledge of healthcare fraud and abuse statutes (Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act).
Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Attributes- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into clear, actionable business advice for operational leaders.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills with physician practices, outside counsel, and healthcare counterparties.
- High degree of emotional intelligence, adaptability, and sound business judgment in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines effectively.
- Demonstrated commitment to DaVita's Core Values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
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 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.
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This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Salary Range for the role is $114,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year.
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. 
