Associate General Counsel, Real Estate - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minneapolis, MN

9d•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. This Associate General Counsel position will report to the Senior General Counsel of Real Estate and assist in providing legal support and guidance to the UnitedHealth Group Real Estate Services team, which manages real estate interests across UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, and Optum. This attorney will advise on a wide range of matters including lease interpretation, lease negotiations, and disputes. The successful candidate will have experience drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial real estate agreements for both owned and leased real property, conducting M&A due diligence, and drafting and negotiating deal terms on real estate matters. This Associate General Counsel will be required to provide excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills and work collaboratively with the Real Estate Legal team as well as business and legal teams across the organization. As a member of the corporate legal team, this attorney will be expected to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, results-driven practice group. 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

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; admitted to at least one state bar in the U.S.
5+ years of commercial real estate legal experience
Experience with drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements within a diverse real estate portfolio
Proven solid understanding of commercial real estate industry
Ability to manage, handle and prioritize multiple projects
Ability to effectively advocate/problem-solve as necessary to obtain desired outcomes and meet business requirements
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with other attorneys and business staff of multiple levels; ability to work in a matrixed environment
Proven well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated poise and confidence necessary to deal with senior lawyers and business leaders
Ability to identify issues and offer proactive, timely advice and follow through to resolution
Proven excellent presentation creation and delivery skills, including experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and other standard tools
Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts

Nice To Haves

CA license
Law firm or in-house experience
Proven ability to devise business-friendly, pragmatic business solutions with effective presentation of risks and anticipated outcomes
Proven ability to prioritize work with a sense of urgency, pivot seamlessly as needed, and work with agility to deliver high quality, timely work product
Experience in healthcare with in-depth knowledge of STARK and The Anti-Kickback Statute
Proven high EQ and exceptional organization skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Provide legal and strategic advice on all aspects of real estate matters to the UnitedHealth Group Real Estate Services team
Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial real estate agreements including leases and related documents (e.g., letters of intent, subleases, intercompany leases, estoppels, landlord consents, amendments, assignments, etc.), constructions agreements, licenses, NDAs, options, deeds and other documents
Oversee commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, sales and dispositions and related closing matters
Advise Real Estate Services leadership on real estate strategy and operations
Interpret and deliver sound business guidance regarding real estate related agreements and documents
Manage and resolve real estate issues and disputes
Assist in the review, drafting, maintaining and updating of key real estate templates
Prepare and deliver presentations to business partners and senior leadership on general legal and real estate topics