Manager, Corporate Counsel

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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 Manager Corporate Counsel is responsible for assisting the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel in a variety of legal areas and internal clients. These legal areas include patient accessibility laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Civil Rights Act of 1968; State and Federal records retention schedules; and Federal and State healthcare laws including, but not limited to Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and HIPAA. The Manager, Corporate Counsel will support internal clients that include a software as a service business line and a business line that provides dialysis on site at skilled nursing facilities (DSD).

DUTIES:

• Research, analyze, and provide advice on federal, state, and local laws related to disability and civil rights.
• Manage and respond to internal, external and government inquiries regarding patient civil rights and accommodations.
• Oversee, draft, and manage the policies, and procedures that are relevant to laws and regulations pertaining to civil rights protections, disabilities, and accommodations.
• Draft, review, and analyze SaaS agreements.
• Create scalable strategies for providing state research and advise for growing DSD business.
• Provide advice on records retention and IT migration of records.
• Perform special assignments as needed.
• Support and collaborate with other areas of the JLD and compliance, as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. degree and a minimum of three years 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 laws and regulations (i.e., Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, Medicare Conditions for Coverage).
• Understanding of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and civil rights laws and regulations a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Effective human relations abilities:
  • Ability to effect collaborative alliances and promote teamwork
  • Ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction both internally and externally
  • Effective persuasion and negotiation skills
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to work closely with healthcare providers and all levels of management, administration, and leadership
• Effective leadership skills which demonstrate the ability to participate in innovation and change, strategic thinking, and problem solving.
• Superior communication skills in both written and verbal presentation, including all aspects of legal writing technique and procedure, and the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.
• Ability to function effectively and complete projects in a timely manner in a fast-paced and changing environment with multiple priorities and objectives.

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. Enter text here

Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

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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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.

Salary/ Wage Range

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.