Associate General Counsel - Remote

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The Associate General Counsel works with the health plan, state regulatory and enforcement agencies, and trade associations to foster effective communication and collaborative relationships. This role ensures regulatory alignment by coordinating with internal colleagues to maintain operational and procedural compliance with state and federal requirements. This individual will work with internal teams and regulators to address inquiries, clarify regulatory requirements, and facilitate constructive dialogue on the interpretation and application of health insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance. This individual will also assist in the collection, analysis, and presentation of written discovery in administrative enforcement matters and relevant information for required reports, including license filings, appeals and complaints reporting, surveys and routine scheduled examinations. The Associate General Counsel will provide strategic guidance and triage complex compliance issues escalated by internal teams to ensure timely and effective resolution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid regulatory expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic regulatory environment.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute delivery of legal services and related support to Employer and Individual business
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group legal department
• Proactively identify and resolve legal and related matters
• Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts
• Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks
• Support the development and delivery of new products and pharmacy initiatives
• Counsel senior management on strategic business initiatives
• Foster key regulatory relationships

You'll 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 with an active license to practice law in at least one state
• 4+ years of professional legal experience
• Demonstrated relevant legal experience in health, law, commercial insurance, pharmacy, litigation, provider or health care legal support
• Demonstrated expertise, judgement and presence to advise senior leadership on legal matters
• Ability to provide timely and responsive legal support for business partners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with regulatory agencies and administrative experience with state insurance regulations
• Excellent understanding of health insurance and/or managed care industry
• Legal experience in commercial health insurance
• Demonstrated understanding of business problems and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
• Proven success in collaborating across a large, matrixed business and legal environment
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
• Ability to drive results
• Ability to gain acceptance from others on a plan or idea and achieve bottom line results for the company
• 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

Soft Skills:

• Excellent work ethic
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's 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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law 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.