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DaVita Inc.

Corporate Counsel

DaVita Inc., Geneva, Illinois, United States, 60134

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is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference?

Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. Corporate Counsel Job Description We are looking for our next Corporate Counsel within our Team. The Corporate Counsel will support U.S. and Canadian operations with a focus on procurement and capital project contracting. This role involves providing a wide range of corporate and commercial legal services, developing contract templates, managing outside counsel, and advising internal stakeholders across the business. The successful candidate will be collaborative, detail-oriented, and business-minded, with a strong foundation in contract negotiation and general legal support. This position is a Hybridrole; 2-3 days a week in our Geneva, IL office. Compensation: The current salary range for this role is estimated to be $192,000 - $241,000 . In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, qualifications, experience, and location. What You'll Do: Provide legal support for procurement and capital project contract negotiations across U.S. and Canadian operations, in coordination with your manager and business partners.

Deliver general corporate and commercial legal services to internal stakeholders in both the U.S. and Canada.

Assist in developing and maintaining legal and procurement contract templates in conjunction with your manager.

Represent the Legal function on capital projects, collaborating with project teams, Procurement, and other business functions to manage legal risk.

Advise on operational legal issues and help ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including Master Services agreements (procurement and purchasing), Construction contracts, Consulting agreements, Supply, research, and material transfer agreements.

As needed, provide contract management and maintain a library of standard templates.

Collaborate with Compliance and Privacy teams to implement regional directives, policies, procedures, and training.

Assist with legal entity administration and internal corporate governance compliance.

Manage outside counsel on litigation and other legal matters, ensuring cost-effective legal spending.

Provide legal support on environmental, safety, employment, and other operational matters as needed.

Contribute to the implementation of global legal strategies, supporting Heads of Compliance, IP, and Regulatory.

What You'll Need: Education: J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Experience: 5-8 years of relevant legal experience, with a combination of law firm and in-house experience preferred

Experience with procurement and construction contract negotiations strongly desired

Desired Skills & Competencies: Proficiency in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, particularly in procurement and capital projects

Self-starter and capable of moving tasks to completion

Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal advice with commercial goals

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Creative problem-solver with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach

Detail-oriented and organized, with solid project management capabilities

Comfortable working cross-functionally and across cultures

Effective in a matrixed, global organization with multiple stakeholders

High professional integrity and a strong sense of ethics

Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset

AAP/EEO Statement: Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace" Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. If you identify yourself in this position, please apply byuploading your resume and let's start the journey together! Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com

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