Senior Associate Litigation Counsel - Remote in MN

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

15h•Remote

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 is accountable for managing litigation matters across the enterprise. 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
Licensed in one or more jurisdictions
10+ years of complex litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably with a focus on healthcare law
Significant experience with complex commercial, consumer, or class action litigation and arbitration matters
Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience evaluating and determining best legal course of action to meet business needs
Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, internal business partners, and external company contacts

Nice To Haves

First chair trial or arbitration experience
Experience successfully collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
Experience providing advice to senior business leaders
Knowledge of healthcare law, including ERISA and/or Knox-Keene
Proven ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

Responsibilities

Manage defensive litigation and arbitration matters for the enterprise
Identify, select, and proactively oversee outside counsel in connection with all aspects of litigation and arbitration to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation
Represent the organization at depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
May provide legal counsel in connection with internal investigations, subpoenas, and responses to government inquiries
Develop, maintain, and leverage deep knowledge of healthcare law and the healthcare industry in connection with job duties
Effectively build and strengthen relationships with constituents across the organization to understand business issues and effectively manage legal risk
Provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, risks, and privileges of the organization