Director, Sr Corporate Counsel

Posting Date

07/25/2025

32275 32nd Ave S, Federal Way, Washington, 98001-9616, 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The person in this position will be responsible for providing advice and guidance on a wide variety of labor and employment issues that arise from the day-to-day operations of a growing, complex public company operating in a heavily regulated environment.  This position will also be responsible for managing employment-related litigation, including agency complaints.  He/she will be part of a team that focuses on creating new strategies to support our teammates and drive efficiencies while ensuring that DaVita leads the way in being the Partner and Employer of Choice.

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Providing guidance to the Company, Senior Executives, and the Company’s People Services team on the full gamut of employment, human resource and labor matters, including all policies and procedures.
• Overseeing labor and employment litigation where DaVita is a party, including managing costs to ensure effective use of resources.
• Investigating or overseeing the investigation of complaints by teammates (employees) concerned violations of company policy or related issues.
• Managing interaction with EEOC, DOL, DOJ, including response and defense of inquiries and investigations.
• Providing training to the Company’s People Services team and/or managers on labor and employment legal issues.
• Advising senior management and DaVita business units on employment compliance and risk management in order to accomplish business objectives without undue risk.
• Keeping the Company’s senior management abreast of significant labor and employment decisions, legislation and regulatory rulings that may affect the Company’s business or policy.
• Developing 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 structures and strategies..
• Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and negotiating employment-related agreements including consulting, severance, incentive, noncompetition and confidentiality agreements.
• Establishing a rapport and working relationship with teammates at all levels in order to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel.
• Performing special assignments or projects.
• Must be able to travel a minimum of 15%.

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.  

A successful candidate will meet the following qualifications and characteristics:

• J.D. Degree with minimum 5 years of legal experience
• State bar qualification and good standing
• Law firm experience required; additional in-house experience a
  plus 
• Strong alignment with DaVita’s Mission and Core Values
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Unquestioned integrity and ethics
• Assertive and a self-starter
• Maturity and strong interpersonal skills; one whose counsel and judgment
  are actively sought
• Keen understanding of business and commerce, the ability to diagnose
  legal problems, and present positive, creative solutions and alternatives for
  management
• Bright individual who is a “quick study” and grasps issues quickly.  Not
  hindered by an overly bureau