Director, Corporate Counsel - job 1 of 2

Posting Date

06/10/2025

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, 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.

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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer.  As such, 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.

Here is what you can expect as a Director, Corporate Counsel at DaVita:

Reporting to the Director, Assistant General Counsel of the Privacy Team, the Director, Corporate Counsel Privacy will support DaVita’s core business and enterprise operations. The attorney will support the day-to-day activities of our multiple DaVita business teams, by providing contract review, and legal review, guidance and partnership on a range of projects and initiatives.  This role will also play a vital part in supporting the Privacy Legal Lane function within the DaVita Privacy Office. The Privacy Legal Lane is responsible for providing legal privacy guidance to all areas of the DaVita business; ensuring company privacy compliance; tracking, monitoring and implementation of all new privacy regulations; and providing support on various other Privacy Office and company initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Director, Corporate Counsel:

• Act as the main privacy support attorney for multiple DaVita’s business teams
• Provide thorough legal analysis and guidance to business teams on various projects and initiatives, such as the deployment of artificial intelligence
• Proactively issue spot and provide legal guidance to business and legal partners on HIPAA, state privacy regulations, and other applicable laws as appropriate
• Act as a strategic thought partner with business leadership to understand business goals, and help achieve those business needs in a privacy compliant manner
• Assist and collaborate with other DaVita attorneys, compliance teammates, and business leaders in identifying and resolving legal matters arising from data use, AI development and other applicable privacy matters
• Provide privacy review, guidance and negotiation on contracts and business associate agreements
• Act as a key contributor on Privacy Office Legal Lane initiatives and projects
• Privacy program and process improvement
• Assist in leading Privacy Legal Lane projects
• Work closely with other Privacy attorneys and Privacy Operations teammates to provide and coordinate legal guidance needed to operationalize privacy regulation requirements
• Travel required:  Minimal (approximately 5%)

Experience & Education:

• Juris Doctorate and 6 years of relevant legal experience     
• At least one state bar admission and in good standing, with the ability to waive into Colorado, if needed. 
• 3+ years of experience in privacy is required
• A CIPP or CIPM certification is preferable
• Experience in health care is desired
• Experience in healthcare relating to compliance with state and federal privacy laws, e.g. HIPAA, HITECH, state breach notification laws, etc. is a plus
• Experience negotiating and drafting technology contracts, data agreements, and other healthcare-related legal documents. 
• 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.  
• Critical thinking and decision making skills, with the ability to quickly determine issues that need escalation
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to listen attentively and communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization.

Essential Traits for Success in this position:  

• Demonstrated ability to function as a strong team member of a highly-motivated team.
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills and ability to be “other-oriented”; ability to appreciate people with different backgrounds and points of view and create an environment where everyone belongs.
• Personal integrity, judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly.
• Adaptable, comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; accustomed to charting own/new course.
• Hands on, efficient and proven ability to “Get [a lot of] Stuff Done” with a bias for action and strong sense of ownership.
• A commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Ability to work independently, shift focus, adapt to changing priorities, maintain patience in high pressure situations and take initiative where appropriate.
• Possesses strong work ethic and humor; able to work well under pressure and manage priorities in a fast moving, dynamic company.

• Commitment to DaVita's core values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.  

• Ability to translate legal jargon and complex legal topics into "regular" speak that clients can readily understand and apply to their business. 

• Desire to work with clients proactively to identify risks and ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies and employed. 

• Ability to interact positively with senior management, subordinates, and business/operations personnel. 

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.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 or weekly COVID-19 testing, in addition to wearing a mask, is required. A medical/religious exemption is required for any unvaccinated teammates planning to visit a clinic or working on any of our federal contracts.

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

$110,100.00 - $161,700.00 / year

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.