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.

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.

• 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.