Associate General Counsel, Litigation

2 months ago

Minnetonka, United States UnitedHealth Group Full time

At UnitedHealthcare, we're 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? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.


You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of defensive litigation and arbitrations involving the company; provide legal advice on complex and sensitive matters regarding various laws applicable to health care; may provide legal counsel in connection with internal investigations, subpoenas, and responses to government inquiries
  • Acquire and leverage deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the healthcare benefits business within UnitedHealth Group to advise senior business leaders
  • Provide a full range of legal counsel and advocacy related to all commercial and government healthcare insurance lines of business and provide legal advice on complex and sensitive matters regarding various laws applicable to health care
  • Provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, risks and privileges of the organization
  • Protect the organization's rights in contract negotiations, disputes, settlements and litigation
  • Actively manage and supervise vendors and outside counsel on state and federal litigation, arbitration, mediation and settlement
  • Work collaboratively with other areas of the Legal Department, including engagement with the Clinical, Transactional, Contracting, Regulatory and Compliance teams


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
  • 5+ years of complex commercial litigation experience with law firm or in-house legal department managing all phases of litigation
  • Proven strategic thinker with experience evaluating and determining legal course of action to meet business needs
  • Proven good standing in one or more jurisdictions
  • Proven well-developed written and verbal communications and presentation skills


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Significant trial, arbitration and negotiation experience on complex disputes
  • First chair experience
  • Experience collaborating across matrixed business and legal environment
  • Experience providing advice to senior business leaders
  • Knowledge of health care benefits law, including ERISA
  • Proven ability to collaborate and work in a team environment


*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy


California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.


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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.


UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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