Associate General Counsel - Eden Prairie, MN or Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Schaumburg, IL

1d•$134,600 - $230,800•Remote

About The Position

You'll be a senior attorney supporting the Digital Pharmacies and Payer Relations Team and handle a wide range of issues affecting our pharmacies and their operations. You'll be joining a dynamic new team supporting this growing part of our business. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree
Current, active licensure within state of residence
8+ years of experience as a licensed attorney in a law firm and/or inhouse corporate setting
Significant contract negotiation experience
Experience supporting and assessing large transactions and acquisitions
Familiarity with healthcare and pharmacy law
Familiarity with the Federal False Claims Act and Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven solid work ethic
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
Proven ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints
Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant legal experience in health care with experience in pharmacy law and 340B
Experience providing strategic legal advice directly to business executives
Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate course of legal action to meet business unit needs
Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed legal department
Proven well-developed presentation skills
Proven ability to drive results
Proven ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment

Responsibilities

Advise the Digital Pharmacies and Payer Relations Team
Counsel on pharmacy product, operations and regulatory requirements
Provide strategic legal counsel to business leadership regarding commercial, operational, and growth-oriented initiatives
Lead the negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of complex commercial agreements, including strategic customer agreements, vendor agreements, technology arrangements, services agreements, data-related agreements, and other high-value transactions
Advise senior business executives on legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks associated with strategic initiatives and transactions
Support the pharmacies' 340B business
Partner effectively with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy, Finance, Corporate Development, and other enterprise stakeholders
Develop a deep understanding of business operations, strategic priorities, and industry dynamics to provide proactive and commercially focused legal advice
Mentor and support other attorneys and legal professionals as appropriate
Collaborate with senior legal leaders and business executives to develop practical solutions that appropriately balance risk and business objectives