Legal Intern

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

As a Fortune 5 business, UnitedHealth Group is one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter.

We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we’re on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding teams.

Are you looking to gain legal experience within a highly successful business across Ireland and the UK? As a legal intern at Optum Ireland & UK, you will experience what it is like to provide legal advice and support to the group’s fast-growing businesses in Ireland and the UK and would work closely with various legal teams across affiliate companies in the US and Europe.  You will be exposed to several of our key practice areas, including corporate governance, real estate, compliance, commercial contracts, technology, and intellectual property. We will provide continuous support throughout your internship, and you will have the opportunity to work directly with a team of five lawyers and various business teams.

Schedule: Full-time position Monday – Friday with standard working hours.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Introduction to challenging and interesting legal work in an in-house environment supporting sites in Ireland and the UK over a 3-month period
• Working under the guidance of lawyers on a large variety of legal issues
• Attending both internal and external training sessions and meetings alongside members of the Legal Team
• Collaborating with colleagues across Optum Ireland & UK and affiliate businesses
• Collaborating to work in partnership with other support teams throughout the business, including Finance, Tax, Compliance and Privacy
• Conduct comprehensive legal research relevant to the company’s operations in various jurisdictions

Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the Republic of Ireland will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our Dublin or Letterkenny Office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a law degree (or a recent graduate of a law degree)
• Academic background
• Interest in and understanding of law
• Open to developing skills, not only in the law, but also in the areas of business and innovation

Soft Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and team player
• Excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.  You must be available from June 2025 to August 2025.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy. 

 

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: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace.

 

 

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