Associate General Counsel - Remote

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

29d•Remote

About The Position

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 works with the health plan, state regulatory and enforcement agencies, and trade associations to foster effective communication and collaborative relationships. This role ensures regulatory alignment by coordinating with internal colleagues to maintain operational and procedural compliance with state and federal requirements. This individual will work with internal teams and regulators to address inquiries, clarify regulatory requirements, and facilitate constructive dialogue on the interpretation and application of health insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance. This individual will also assist in the collection, analysis, and presentation of written discovery in administrative enforcement matters and relevant information for required reports, including license filings, appeals and complaints reporting, surveys and routine scheduled examinations. The Associate General Counsel will provide strategic guidance and triage complex compliance issues escalated by internal teams to ensure timely and effective resolution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid regulatory expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic regulatory environment. 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 with an active license to practice law in at least one state
4+ years of professional legal experience
Demonstrated relevant legal experience in health, law, commercial insurance, pharmacy, litigation, provider or health care legal support
Demonstrated expertise, judgement and presence to advise senior leadership on legal matters
Ability to provide timely and responsive legal support for business partners
Excellent work ethic
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Experience with regulatory agencies and administrative experience with state insurance regulations
Excellent understanding of health insurance and/or managed care industry
Legal experience in commercial health insurance
Demonstrated understanding of business problems and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
Proven success in collaborating across a large, matrixed business and legal environment
Advanced negotiation skills
Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
Ability to drive results
Ability to gain acceptance from others on a plan or idea and achieve bottom line results for the company
Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints

Responsibilities

Execute delivery of legal services and related support to Employer and Individual business
Collaborate with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group legal department
Proactively identify and resolve legal and related matters
Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts
Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks
Support the development and delivery of new products and pharmacy initiatives
Counsel senior management on strategic business initiatives
Foster key regulatory relationships