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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.

DaVita is seeking an experienced Paralegal II to provide legal contracting and operational support to regional business operations and clinical field leadership.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle for high-volume healthcare operational and physician agreements—primarily Medical Director Agreements, physician services contracts, and related amendments. You will lead intake discussions with operational leaders, draft and negotiate contract terms using established playbooks, and partner with in-house counsel and compliance teams to ensure adherence to healthcare regulatory frameworks.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days per week in-office at our Team Music City office in Brentwood/Nashville, Tennessee or corporate headquarters in Denver, Colorado).

Duties & Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position:

Contract Drafting, Review & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate moderately complex healthcare agreements, amendments, assignments, and renewals (including Medical Director Agreements and physician service arrangements) utilizing standard templates and approved fallbacks.
• Identify non-standard terms, exceptions, and business risks in physician contract requests, collaborating with in-house attorneys to evaluate and structure appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare formal correspondence, notices, and legal documentation related to contractual rights and obligations.

Operational Legal Support & Intake

• Partner with regional operations directors and division vice presidents to lead intake and strategy calls for new and renewing healthcare contracts.
• Provide preliminary guidance to field leadership on contract interpretation, standard operating procedures, and company policies, escalating complex legal questions to supervising attorneys.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between field operations, corporate compliance, and legal leadership.

Compliance Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Partner closely with healthcare compliance teams to verify physician qualifications, licensing, conflict of interest reviews, and Fair Market Value (FMV) standards.
• Ensure all physician contracting workflows adhere to federal and state healthcare regulations, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law guardrails.

Contract Lifecycle Management & Process Improvement

• Oversee end-to-end contract administration within enterprise Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) databases and electronic signature platforms.
• Track agreement milestones, renewal timelines, and expiration schedules to ensure timely contract execution.
• Contribute to legal operations initiatives, including updating contract playbooks, refining standard templates, and identifying opportunities for process automation and workflow efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant paralegal experience in a corporate legal department or law firm environment.
• Substantive experience with commercial contracting, physician agreements, or healthcare operational transactions strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software and e-signature tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).

Key Skills & Core Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clinical operators, corporate executives, and outside counsel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced, deadline-driven healthcare environment.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive corporate and legal matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to company values: Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment, and Fun.

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.
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Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen."
Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.
Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

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

• Professional development programs: 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 StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be 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.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.