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Associate General Counsel - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN
•$134,600 - $230,800•Remote

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and services concerning the rights, obligations, risks, and privileges of the organization. The role requires deep knowledge of the health care industry and the business practices of UnitedHealth Group’s Clinical Services Organization to advise senior business leaders. It provides legal guidance across health benefits law, insurance law, commercial law, contracts law, and regulatory and compliance issues. The position supports utilization management, Enterprise Clinical Services, and Clinical Appeals; advises on operational policies and procedures, clinical coverage reviews, escalated clinical issues, strategic initiatives, and new clinical programs; identifies and resolves legal matters and emerging risks; collaborates with legal and compliance colleagues; develops regulatory relationships; and reviews, prepares, and negotiates products, documents, and contracts. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States. Hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area must work in the office at least four days per week. Remote employees must comply with UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. The role is described as full-time employment.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate degree.
  • At least 5 years of legal experience.
  • Experience with regulatory agencies, providers, and/or clinical delivery.
  • Ability to provide timely and responsive legal support for business partners.
  • Solid understanding of health insurance and/or the managed care industry.
  • Success collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment.
  • Understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects and ability to evaluate and determine an appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs.
  • Advanced negotiation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment and in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace.
  • Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints.
  • Comfort taking ownership and accountability for projects.
  • Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and well-developed presentation skills.
  • Ability to drive results and demonstrate a solid work ethic.
  • Remote employees must adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.
  • Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Nice To Haves

  • Relevant legal experience in health law, commercial healthcare insurance, Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, litigation, contracting, and/or healthcare provider legal support.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Utilization Management function and related initiatives across all lines of business.
  • Support Enterprise Clinical Services and Clinical Appeals, including review of operational policies and procedures, clinical coverage review, and escalated clinical issues.
  • Counsel senior management on strategic business initiatives.
  • Proactively identify and resolve legal matters.
  • Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks.
  • Support the development of new clinical programs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across UnitedHealth Group’s legal and compliance departments.
  • Help foster key regulatory relationships.
  • Assist in reviewing, preparing, and negotiating products, documents, and contracts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • Equity stock purchase program, subject to eligibility requirements.
  • 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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