Senior Associate General Counsel

UnitedHealth Group • Washington, DC

98d • $156,400 - $268,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. This role reports to a UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Deputy Litigation Counsel leader and provides thought and practical leadership, is accountable for litigation matters across the enterprise, and provides leadership to one litigation professional.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 10+ years of litigation and investigation experience, preferably with a focus on healthcare law in a law firm or as in-house counsel, as well as experience interacting with federal and state regulators.
• Professional experience demonstrating Enterprise Insight, Critical Thinking and Uncertainty and Ambiguity Comfort.
• Proven track record of providing strategic legal advice to senior executives and navigating complex legal issues in the healthcare industry.
• Solid leadership skills with demonstrated ability in managing and developing others, including leading and developing large teams and overseeing outside counsel.
• Excellent written and oral communication, strategic decision-making, analytic, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive results and effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a heavily matrixed environment.
• Ability to effectively build and nurture relationships with constituents across the enterprise to understand business issues and effectively manage legal risk.
• Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Familiarity with the laws and regulations governing healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Execute the UHG complex litigation strategy and execution.
• Keep abreast of legal changes that impact our organization while also overseeing litigation matters on behalf of the company.
• Actively litigate the strategic defense of complex domestic and global regulatory and investigatory matters and litigation.
• Appear in court or arbitrations, as appropriate.
• Manage, lead, and develop a team of professionals dedicated to supporting all UHG lines of business and functional areas.
• Partner with and oversee external legal counsel including managing budgets, directing litigation and investigation strategies, reviewing, and finalizing pleadings, mediation/arbitration statements, and settlement agreements, and ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.
• Effectively build and strengthen relationships with constituents across the organization to understand the business issues and effectively manage legal risk.
• Provide legal counsel and guidance to executive leadership on litigation risks.
• Work at the highest advisory level to perform the most complex legal analysis and assignments.
• Identify legal and regulatory trends that may impact the business and keep executives abreast of trends/changes.
• Protect and represent the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements, and litigation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key government regulatory authorities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401k contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree