Sr. Deputy Litigation Counsel

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This Sr. Deputy Litigation Counsel role reports to the UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Chief Litigation Officer and provides thought and practical leadership, is accountable for litigation matters across the company, and provides thoughtful and practical leadership to a team of litigation professionals. This role develops strategies and leads a team of attorneys and other legal professionals to ensure the necessary day-to-day business support to achieve successful performance and results. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Position Description

• Manage the UHG litigation strategy and execution.
• Keep abreast of legal changes that impact our organization while also overseeing litigation matters on behalf of the company.
• Actively manage 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.
• Manage 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 12 years of litigation and investigation experience with a focus on healthcare law either in a law firm or in-house counsel, as well as experience interacting with federal and state regulators.
• 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.
• Professional experience demonstrating Enterprise Insight, Critical Thinking and Uncertainty and Ambiguity Comfort.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Based in Washington, D.C. or Eden Prairie, MN.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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