Associate General Counsel - Remote

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services across health benefits, insurance, and commercial law. This role supports senior leadership on strategic initiatives and regulatory compliance, with a focus on the Clinical Services Organization.

Remote work is available nationwide with in-office requirements in certain locations. The ideal candidate holds a JD with 5+ years in health law and demonstrated negotiation and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of legal experience.
• Experience with regulatory agencies, providers, and clinical delivery.
• Ability to provide timely and responsive legal support for business partners.
• Solid understanding of health insurance and/or managed care.
• Advanced negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Utilization Management function and related initiatives across all lines of business.
• Support Enterprise Clinical Services and Clinical Appeals, including review of policies and procedures and escalated clinical issues.
• Counsel senior management on strategic business initiatives.
• Proactively identify and resolve legal matters.
• Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks.
• Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts.

Skills

Negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Matrixed environment

Regulatory & compliance

Strategic advisory

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together

The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, risks and privileges of the organization. This role will require deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the Clinical Services Organization within UnitedHealth Group so as to best advise senior business leaders. The Associate General Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services related to health benefits law, insurance law, commercial law, contracts law and regulatory and compliance issues.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support Utilization Management function and related initiatives across all lines of business
• Support Enterprise Clinical Services and Clinical Appeals, including review of operational policies and procedures, clinical coverage review and escalated clinical issues
• Counsel senior management on strategic business initiatives
• Proactively identify and resolve legal matters
• Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks
• Support the development of new clinical programs
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group's legal and compliance departments
• Help foster key regulatory relationships
• Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• 5+ years of legal experience
• Experience with regulatory agencies, providers, and/or clinical delivery
• Proven ability to provide timely and responsive legal support for business partners
• Proven solid understanding of health insurance and/or the managed care industry
• Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
• Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
• Demonstrated advanced negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant legal experience in health law, commercial healthcare insurance, Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, litigation, contracting and/or healthcare provider legal support

Skills:

• Proven ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
• Proven ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints
• Demonstrated comfortability taking ownership and accountability for projects
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated well-developed presentation skills
• Proven ability to drive results
• Demonstrated solid work ethic

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 - $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.