Director, Assistant General Counsel

DaVita’s well-regarded law department counsels all aspects of the company and provides legal support for all of the company’s transactions. The attorneys are integral strategic business partners that work closely with each other and senior management on a daily basis.

This position will be based in either DaVita’s World Headquarters in Denver, Colorado or our corporate business office in El Segundo, California.

• Providing guidance to the Company, Senior Executives, and the Company’s Labor Relations team including labor relations and law, union campaigns, and matters before state agencies and the NLRB.
• Managing outside counsel on unfair labor practice proceedings, including managing costs to ensure effective use of resources.
• Conducting management training regarding labor relations and federal and California workplace issues.
• Advising senior management and DaVita business units on labor compliance and risk management to accomplish business objectives without undue risk.
• Keeping the Company’s senior management abreast of significant NLRB decisions, legislation and 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.
• 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.
• Depending on location, must be able to travel a minimum of 25%.

• J.D. Degree with minimum 10 years of legal experience, with 7‑10 years of traditional labor experience, including labor relations and law, union campaigns, and matters before state agencies and the NLRB.
• Experience working with healthcare clients and unions (i.e., SEIU‑UHW, NNU, etc.) is a plus, but not required.
• A State bar qualification and good standing.
• Law firm experience preferred; additional in‑house experience preferred.
• 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; counsel and judgment are actively sought.
• Keen understanding of business and commerce, 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 bureaucratic and structured approach to solving problems.
• Possesses good stamina and humor. Able to work well under pressure in a fast‑moving, dynamic company.
• Maturity and flexibility to work effectively with senior management, subordinates and operations personnel.
• Interpersonal skills to be team participant with legal background rather than just the lawyer to the team.
• Key ability to accomplish tasks of both a recurring nature up to complicated analysis in a high volume, fast‑paced environment.

• "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.

• Comprehensive benefits
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  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family
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  Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
• Professional development programs
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  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 Star Learning.

DaVita values diversity, inclusion, and equity. We are 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.

Salary Range: $ – $ per year. Compensation will depend on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Additional detailed minimum wage information is available on the DaVita website.

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