Associate General Counsel - Remote or hybrid

Swenson Lervick Law Office; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 124,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Un cabinet d'avocats dynamique recherche un Associate General Counsel pour son équipe juridique en développement commercial. Le candidat idéal possède une Juris Doctorate et a plus de 3 ans d'expérience en M&A et en gestion de transactions complexes. Ce rôle implique la négociation de transactions, l'évaluation des risques juridiques et la collaboration avec diverses équipes commerciales pour garantir des résultats efficaces et stratégiques.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate avec une licence active.
• Expérience de plus de 3 ans dans le travail transactionnel complexe.
• Expérience en M&A requise.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un éventail complet de conseils juridiques dans les domaines tels que M&A, acquisitions.
• Négocier et exécuter des transactions complexes.
• Gérer les parties prenantes internes et externes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Join our team as an Associate General Counsel in the Optum Health Business Development Legal team. This legal team oversees and supports Business Development goals within Optum Health, with primary responsibility over acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions. This team works closely with operational stakeholders, business development teams across the enterprise, and various legal teams to advocate and execute effective, efficient, and strategic transaction results.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of legal advice and services in areas such as M&A, acquisitions, divestitures, commercial law, contracts law, anti-trust, regulatory and compliance
• Negotiate and execute on complex transactions and other strategic priorities
• Manage internal and external stakeholders and partner with internal teams in support of transactions
• Assess legal risks and work with business and operational teams to mitigate and manage
• Provide business partners across the enterprise with insights and guidance on legal issues and their commercial implications
• Manage multiple transaction project timelines simultaneously with excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree with active license to practice law in at least one state
• 3+ years of progressively senior experience in complex transactional work
• M&A experience
• Experience successfully managing staff and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking with experience developing a long-term plan and ensuring its execution
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, works well in a team environment, able to work in diverse environments and adhere to highest ethical standards
• Proven analytical skills and strategic decision-making ability
• Impressive executive presence with the ability to gain credibility, rapport, and support from key internal and external stakeholders
• Outstanding writing skills
• Solid influencing skills and ability to display a solid sense of versatility in relating to different levels within the organization and people with varying backgrounds, priorities, and ideas. Be able to facilitate consensus and directions for change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of M&A experience working on transactional deal teams
• Specific transactional experience in healthcare

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

The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.