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Associate General Counsel – Remote - Minnetonka, MN - Requisition Number: 2279598 - Legal position at UnitedHealthcare supporting commercial group and individual markets - Seeking experienced Associate General Counsel to support Specialty Benefits business - Responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to senior business leaders and functional areas - Impactful role at a national level with responsibility for protecting organization's rights - Full range of legal guidance and services provided to various departments including Sales/Marketing, Operations, Finance, and more - Opportunity to collaborate on new product and market entrances, support sales initiatives, and handle customer issues - Potential for advocacy on proposed changes to legal/regulatory requirements at federal and state level - Contract drafting and negotiation, as well as litigation management responsibilities - Required qualifications include Juris Doctorate degree, current law license, and 5 years of legal experience - Preferred qualifications include vision care industry experience and understanding of health insurance/managed care industry - Salary range of $124,500 to $239,400 annually, with additional benefits such as comprehensive benefits package and 401k contribution - UnitedHealth Group is committed to diversity and creating a healthier atmosphere for all employees - Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug test required.
Overview: At UnitedHealthcare, we strive to simplify the health care experience, create healthier communities, and remove barriers to quality care. Our work impacts the lives of millions of people, making a positive difference in their health and well-being. Join our team and help us build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable, and equitable.
Job Summary: As an Associate General Counsel for UnitedHealthcare's Employer & Individual segment, you will provide legal advice and services on issues concerning rights, obligations, risks, and privileges within the organization. This role will support the Specialty Benefits business, which includes dental and vision products, as well as financial protection products such as life, disability, and critical illness. You will work closely with senior business leaders and various departments to provide legal guidance on insurance law, commercial law, contracts law, benefits law, regulatory and compliance matters, and more. This position has a national impact and is responsible for protecting the organization's rights while supporting its growth goals.
Key Responsibilities: - Interpret legal/regulatory requirements at the federal and state level and potentially advocate for changes - Collaborate on new product and market entrances - Support sales/account management initiatives - Review RFPs for potential new/renewal customers - Draft and negotiate contracts - Handle regulatory matters and resolve customer issues - Assist with litigation management, including pre-litigation matters - Address antitrust issues
Required Qualifications: - Juris Doctorate degree - Current law license in at least one US jurisdiction - 5 years of legal experience - Experience with regulatory agencies and state insurance regulations - Knowledge of US and state contract, corporate health care, and regulatory law - Understanding of health care benefit coverage and medical policy development - Proven ability to collaborate in a matrixed business and legal environment - Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to legal projects - Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action - Strong communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the vision care industry - Understanding of health insurance and/or managed care industry - Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually, based on full-time employment. Pay is determined by factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. In addition to salary, UnitedHealth Group offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, stock purchase options, and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility requirements).
Diversity and Inclusion: At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe that everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, or income, deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. However, there are still barriers to good health, particularly for people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. UnitedHealth Group is committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and providing equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes. This is a top priority for our organization.
Drug-Free Workplace: UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before beginning employment.
Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity to make a positive impact in the health care industry, please apply through our external or internal candidate application. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our team.
Additional Job Details: - Requisition Number: 2279598 - Business Segment: UnitedHealthcare - Employee Status: Regular - Job Level: Director - Travel: No - Additional Locations: Lincoln, NE; Hartford, CT; Charlotte, NC; Hoboken, NJ; Houston, TX - Overtime Status: Exempt - Schedule: Full-time - Shift: Day Job - Telecommute: No
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