UnitedHealth Group
Associate General Counsel - Remote - 2289549
UnitedHealth Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55401
Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.
At UnitedHealthcare, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, risks and privileges of the organization. This role will require deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the Clinical Services Organization within UnitedHealth Group so as to best advise senior business leaders. The Associate General Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services related to health benefits law, insurance law, commercial law, contracts law and regulatory and compliance issues. Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
Support 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 the UnitedHealth Groups legal and compliance departments Help foster key regulatory relationships Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts Skills:
Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts Excellent written and verbal communications skills Well-developed presentation skills Ability to drive results Solid work ethic Youll 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. Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree 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 located in the Central and Eastern Time Zones Solid understanding of health insurance and/or the managed care industry Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs Advanced negotiation skills Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant legal experience in health law, commercial healthcare insurance, Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, litigation, contracting and/or healthcare provider legal support Live within the vicinity of Minnetonka, MN or hybrid/remote All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
At UnitedHealthcare, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? The Associate General Counsel provides legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, risks and privileges of the organization. This role will require deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the Clinical Services Organization within UnitedHealth Group so as to best advise senior business leaders. The Associate General Counsel provides a full range of legal advice and services related to health benefits law, insurance law, commercial law, contracts law and regulatory and compliance issues. Youll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
Support 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 the UnitedHealth Groups legal and compliance departments Help foster key regulatory relationships Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts Skills:
Ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace Ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts Excellent written and verbal communications skills Well-developed presentation skills Ability to drive results Solid work ethic Youll 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. Required Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree 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 located in the Central and Eastern Time Zones Solid understanding of health insurance and/or the managed care industry Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs Advanced negotiation skills Preferred Qualifications:
Relevant legal experience in health law, commercial healthcare insurance, Medicaid managed care, Medicare Advantage, litigation, contracting and/or healthcare provider legal support Live within the vicinity of Minnetonka, MN or hybrid/remote All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.