Staff Counsel, Privacy - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$91,700 - $163,700•Remote

About The Position

The UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Enterprise Privacy Office is seeking a Staff Counsel, Privacy to support its mission of helping make the health system work better for everyone. This role requires a strong working knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, state privacy laws, and the ability to collaborate effectively with business partners across a large, matrixed organization. This position supports UnitedHealthcare, a leading health benefits company providing medical insurance and related services to individuals, employers, and government sponsored programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. This role is well suited for a privacy attorney with experience advising health plans and navigating complex regulatory environments. The Staff Counsel, Privacy reports to the UnitedHealthcare Senior Associate General Counsel and works closely with colleagues across the Enterprise Privacy Office to provide practical, business-focused privacy guidance. 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree
Active license to practice law in current state of residence
3+ years of experience practicing health care privacy law in a large corporation, law firm, or government agency

Nice To Haves

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) designation or similar
Familiarity with AI tools such as Copilot
Demonstrated ability to work independently on matters with minimal supervision
Excellent legal research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a large organization

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted privacy advisor to UnitedHealthcare, with a primary focus on HIPAA and state privacy law compliance
Advise marketing and product teams by reviewing initiatives, materials, and workflows for privacy and data protection considerations
Own and manage updates to UHC health plan Notices of Privacy Practices, Online Services Privacy Policy, and related notices, including coordination and rollout to impacted business areas
Operationalize health plan specific privacy programs, including training, communications, policies, and procedures
Provide privacy guidance in support of business associate agreements and other contracting matters, in collaboration with contracting and procurement teams
Advise on regulatory change management and support the implementation of new and updated federal and state privacy requirements
Advise on and respond to privacy related requests for proposals, customer and regulator audits, and compliance reviews
Partner closely with cross functional stakeholders across UnitedHealthcare’s lines of business to balance legal risk and business priorities
Operate effectively in a fast paced, high growth environment while exercising sound judgment