Director, Corporate Counsel, Regulatory

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Posting Date: 10/28/2025

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.

No Brag, Just Fact!

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.

The Corporate Counsel, Commercial Litigation (COLT) will be a member of a litigation team comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals. The Corporate Counsel will proactively drive a portfolio of commercial litigation matters – including payor, vendor, real estate and other business disputes – to resolution across the country in numerous venues. The Corporate Counsel will work collaboratively with other legal, business and clinical units to advise clients on various legal issues.

The Corporate Counsel may also assist with internal investigations, including conducting and managing internal investigations and responses to inquiries from government regulators.

• Collaborating with internal clients and outside counsel to develop strategies to achieve DaVita’s business goals.
• Developing and executing litigation strategy for a multi-state portfolio of commercial litigation matters.
• Internal handling of legal disputes: analyzing legal claims; drafting demand letters; and negotiating and drafting settlement agreements.
• Managing and directing outside counsel to achieve business and litigation goals while ensuring appropriate legal staffing and billing compliance.
• Providing legal guidance to business clients on an array of commercial litigation issues.
• Supporting legal and operational leadership 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.
• Establishing a collaborative, working relationship with business clients.
• Developing and executing various special assignments related to litigation or JLD priorities.
• Participating in process improvement and establishment of best demonstrated practices.
• Being an enthusiastic participant in the life of the JLD and JLD committees.

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction in the United States.
• Between two and four years of general litigation experience, including experience managing all aspects of discovery and conducting motions practice. Trial experience is a plus.
• Experience taking depositions and/or arguing motions is a plus.
• Experience clerking and/or working at a national or regional firm is a plus.
• Commitment to DaVita’s Core Values.
• Respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
• Ability to spend time with…