Director, Sr Corporate Counsel- Commercial Contracting & Direct Procurement
DaVitaPosting Date 10/30/20262000 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. Here's what you can expect as a Director, Senior Corpora at DaVita: The Director, Senior Corporate Counsel (Commercial Contracting & Direct Procurement) will serve as a lead transactional attorney responsible for structuring, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of complex procurement and commercial contracts for use in a healthcare services environment. The primary focus of this role will be providing advice, guidance, and strategic counsel to management and key stakeholders across DaVita's corporate and procurement departments, with a focus on negotiating Product Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and clinical supplies. In addition to leading pharmaceutical, device, and clinical supplies contracting, the Senior Corporate Counsel will negotiate a wide variety of direct procurement, IT and commercial agreements across DaVita's enterprise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Contracting: Lead the drafting, redlining, and negotiation of complex Product Purchase Agreements (PPAs), including pharmaceutical supply agreements, medical device and equipment procurement contracts, enterprise-level supply chain and distribution agreements, and related rebate/pricing structures. Indirect Procurement & Enterprise Commercial Agreements: Serve as lead counsel on a broad portfolio of enterprise supplier and procurement contracts, including Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), consulting agreements, software licensing/SaaS agreements, and capital equipment purchases. Strategic Business & Regulatory Advisory: Provide strategic legal support and counsel to management, Procurement, Clinical Operations, and Pharmacy leadership. Develop and articulate creative solutions within the context of broader business and enterprise-level objectives to drive risk mitigation and negotiation strategies for key supplier relationships. Negotiation Leadership & Execution: Thoughtfully lead high-volume and high-stakes supplier contracting negotiations by partnering closely with internal business clients to drive complex procurement contracts to timely completion. Playbooks, Process Improvement & Best Practices: Assist in continuous process improvement and the establishment of best demonstrated practices for all aspects of commercial contracting, including developing and maintaining contracting playbooks, fallback terms, and standard templates. Outside Counsel Oversight: Supervise and direct outside legal counsel on specialized matters and overflow workstreams to ensure strategic alignment, cost efficiency, and consistent policy adherence. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Compliance, Regulatory, Fi…