Director, Assistant General Counsel

Posting Date

07/28/2025

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

Here’s what you can expect as a Senior Corporate Counsel on the Commercial Litigation team at DaVita:

A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter. DaVita’s in-house legal team, known as the “Justice League of DaVita,” or “JLD”, is comprised of over 250 attorneys, paralegals, and professionals in countries around the globe. The JLD values analytical rigor, commitment to professional development, and a passion for excellence.  DaVita is committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace in which all Teammates feel that they belong, are treated with respect, and are valued for the skills and qualities they contribute. We believe that diversity extends beyond traditional protected classes to the fullness of lived experiences and backgrounds.

The Assistant General Counsel, Commercial Litigation (“COLT”) will be a member of a litigation team comprised of 5 attorneys, 2 paralegals, and 2 legal professionals. This attorney will be focused on leading and proactively driving forward COLT’s portfolio of payor litigation matters (including both contracted and non-contracted matters) in numerous venues across the country. In addition, this attorney will work collaboratively with other legal and business teams – including, in particular, our payor contracting, revenue operations, and compliance teams – to advise clients on various payor collection matters.  This attorney will lead a team of attorneys and paralegals in these efforts.  This attorney may also spend up to 15% of their time on other commercial litigation matters – including vendor, real estate and other business disputes.  While this attorney will be working with the COLT team, they will be part of, and play a crucial role, in the larger “Litigation Alliance,” a collaboration of teams that focuses on all the litigation efforts at DaVita.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborating with the COLT team, other legal lanes, internal business clients, and outside counsel to develop strategies to achieve DaVita’s business goals.
• Developing and executing litigation strategy for a multi-state portfolio of payor collection matters.
• Internal handling of legal disputes: analyzing legal claims; drafting demand letters; and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Managing and directing outside counsel, including to review and manage outside counsel budgets and spend.
• Providing legal advice and guidance to business clients on an array of payor collection and litigation issues.
• Supporting legal and operational leadership, as well as senior management, through clear and concise written and oral communication to understand the impact of litigation on the business.
• Developing a thorough understanding of the company’s business as a critical component in formulating legal guidance.
• Participating in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices.
• Being an enthusiastic participant in the life of the JLD and JLD committees. 
• Navigating a fast-paced environment.

Our ideal candidate possesses:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of ten years of general litigation experience, including experience managing all aspects of discovery, conducting motions practice, and driving settlement negotiations. 
• Must be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction in the United States.

• Prior experience managing attorneys or paralegals.
• Experience with healthcare payor collection / litigation matters is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of ERISA is a plus.

• Experience clerking and/or working at a national or regional firm is a plus.
• General understanding of relevant health care compliance issues (i.e., AKS, Stark, HIPAA).
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Team oriented with a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous improvement.
• Can-do attitude and a drive to take on new responsibilities with the support of a tightknit team.
• Commitment to DaVita’s Core Values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.
• Respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
• Emotional intelligence, adaptability, confidence, and a dedication to ensuring compliance.
• A good sense of humor and commitment to fun.

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village:
• A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that real