Senior Associate General Council Manager - REMOTE

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 150,000 - 289,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum is seeking an experienced health lawyer to serve as in‑house counsel for naviHealth and ISNP within Home & Community Care Solutions. The role requires deep knowledge of Medicare Advantage, provider networks, and privacy laws, with remote work flexibility across the U.S.

Collaboration with business teams and regulators will be essential. The candidate should have a JD, 10+ years in healthcare law, and a proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• 10+ years of healthcare law experience.
• Health Care regulatory experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal health care, insurance, privacy and related laws.
• Proven ability to build rapport with superiors, peers and external contacts.
• Ability to independently decide on complex legal and corporate issues.

Responsibilities

• Strategic partner to the businesses with sound legal advice.
• Advise on Medicare Advantage, post‑acute utilization management and related guidelines.
• Understand the businesses supported and regulatory framework.
• Interact with federal and state regulators.
• Build relationships with leaders, matrix partners and compliance colleagues.
• Address emerging legal and business risks with practical solutions.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication.

Skills

Legal analysis

Regulatory acumen

Communication skills

Strategic collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Seeking a driven, confident health lawyer to be in‑house counsel at a large and growing health care company. The position will serve as lead counsel for naviHealth and Senior Community Care (ISNP business) within Optum Health's Home & Community Care Solutions business. Home & Community Care Solutions is a large, dynamic and growing group of businesses providing care, care coordination and related services principally to members of Medicare Advantage plans in both home and post‑acute settings.

The position requires solid knowledge of state and federal health laws, including Medicare Advantage, provider, network, financial and clinical issues. Position will involve working directly with business clients of the organization, collaborating with colleagues across the enterprise, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team of attorneys and support staff, will possess solid verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and business instincts. The ability to operate in a matrixed environment will be an important quality for the successful candidate. Prior law firm and in‑house experience are desired.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic partner to the businesses supported giving sound and practical legal advice
• Advise on all legal issues related to the businesses, including post‑acute utilization management requirements and Medicare Marketing guidelines, among others
• Understand the businesses supported and the existing and emerging regulatory framework
• Interacting with federal and state regulators
• Ability to build solid relationships with business leaders, matrix partners and legal and compliance colleagues
• Finding solutions to complicated health care regulatory issues
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Developing best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks

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.

Qualifications - External

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• 10+ years of experience practicing in the health care industry
• Health Care regulatory experience
• Knowledge of state and federal health care, insurance, privacy and related laws
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates and external company contacts
• Proven track record demonstrating the ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience representing health care providers and/or Medicare Advantage health plans

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

The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 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 all people 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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