Associate General Counsel, Privacy - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

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 team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Privacy Office is seeking an Associate General Counsel to advance its mission of making the health system work better for everyone. This role has a solid focus on HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, state privacy and breach notification laws, and the implementation of emerging federal and state privacy requirements. The position supports the Optum Behavioral Care (OBC) business, which delivers behavioral health treatment directly to patients, and is ideal for a privacy attorney with deep experience advising provider groups. The role reports to the Optum Senior Associate General Counsel for Care Delivery and partners closely with the Optum Behavioral Care Compliance team. 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. 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.

Requirements

JD Degree
Current license to practice law
5+ years of experience practicing law
3+ years of experience in privacy legal environment
Experience in health care Privacy Law

Nice To Haves

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) designation or similar
Familiarity with legal research tools such as LexisNexis

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted privacy advisor to OBC, with deep focus on HIPAA and state privacy law compliance
Advise on regulatory change management and support implementation of emerging federal and state privacy requirements
Design and operationalize provider specific privacy programs, including training, communications, policies and procedures, and Notices of Privacy Practices
Provide privacy support for business associate agreements and contracting in collaboration with segment legal and contracting teams
Manage a team of individuals who assist in providing OBC privacy support, manage incidents and maintain the overall program
Counsel the incident management team and lead responses to regulatory inquiries, including OCR investigations, HHS reporting, and state attorney general matters
Support HIPAA individual rights processes across OBC
Deliver clear, actionable privacy updates and reporting to business and privacy leadership on a regular cadence
Collaborate with internal partners on privacy due diligence for acquisitions and integration activities
Draft and coordinate responses to government requests for comment on proposed privacy regulations
Conduct and advise on privacy assessments, audits, and compliance reviews
Monitor the evolving privacy landscape and translate legal and industry developments into practical guidance
Partner closely with Privacy, Compliance, and cross functional stakeholders across Optum Health Care Delivery
Thrive in a fast paced, high growth environment while balancing risk and business priorities

Benefits

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.

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