Director, Sr Corporate Counsel, Orlando, Florida

at  DaVita

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America
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Over the last decade, we set out to be the world’s greatest dialysis company, and over the next decade, we’re poised to build the greatest healthcare community the world has ever seen. When you join the DaVita Village, you’re joining a winning team. Through our commitment to training, growth and quality, we consistently achieve superior clinical outcomes while giving teammates the opportunity to excel in an award-winning environment that enables them to thrive both professionally and personally.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctorate degree with approximately 6+years’ experience in legal practice representing businesses and/or organizations in the health care industry, clinical laboratory experience is preferred.
• Provide legal counsel on a variety of healthcare business, corporate, and commercial matters arising in day-to-day operations of a complex organization in a heavily regulated environment.
• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to which the company intends to become a party.
• Perform special assignments as needed.
• Support and collaborate with other areas of the JLD and Compliance.
• At least one state bar admission and in good standing. Florida Bar membership is preferred, or in the alternative, be eligible to apply for Florida Authorized House Counsel.
• Substantial knowledge of the Medicare program and health care fraud and abuse laws and regulations.
• Strong transactional and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and priorities at one time in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of maturity and professionalism and the ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Director, Senior Corporate Counsel will be a member of the regulatory team within the Justice League of DaVita (JLD). The individual will provide legal guidance and support to the Company on regulatory and compliance related matters as they arise with respect to DaVita Labs, a business unit of DaVita, Inc., that provides clinical laboratory services and support to DaVita, Inc.
This position requires expertise in the Federal healthcare regulatory laws, including the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, and their implementing regulations, as well as experience reviewing state health care regulations. Strong candidates will have healthcare payor contracting and negotiation experience and strong knowledge base in medical payor regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as legal regulatory counsel and strategic partner to DaVita Labs, with a primary emphasis on healthcare laws and regulations, as well as support for payor relations and contracting. In partnership with other DaVita attorneys and compliance teammates, assist business clients in identifying and resolving legal/regulatory matters related to business initiatives. Advise on compliance with federal and state health care industry laws and regulations. Support all aspects of DaVita Labs business related to their service offerings. Develop working relationships with business clients, as well as legal and compliance partners.
This role must be located in Deland, Florida at the DaVita Lab facility.