Sr. Associate General Counsel – Mgr – Optum State Government Solutions – Remote

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

As a Senior Associate General Counsel – Mgr, you would be expected to operate in a strategic and pro-active manner to assist Business leaders of Optum State Government Solutions with management of legal and regulatory risks and assisting the business in the achievement of its business goals. Role reports directly to Deputy General Counsel of Optum Government and is responsible for performing individual contributor work and supervising subordinate counsel and a paralegal on the Optum State Government Legal and Contracts team.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides transactional legal support for Optum’s State Government’s health care information technology business
• As the leader of the Optum State Government legal and contracts team, act as the designated provider of legal advice to the Optum State Government Solutions business leadership on legal/contractual issues affecting the entire business as well as the legal representative advising on overall business strategy issues
• Supports Deputy General Counsel of Optum Government with management of strategic projects
• As the leader of the Optum State Government legal and contracts team, provide guidance and mentorship and manage the workload assigned to other legal and contracts team members consistent with supporting their career development and support of the business
• Will act as the legal lead for at least one of the Optum State Government solution offerings across multiple states, while serving as a backup to other attorneys, as part of a dedicated state government legal and contracting team
• Provides cradle to grave legal and contractual support of competitive as well as sole source agreements with customers, including reviewing Requests for Proposals, drafting questions and RFP responses, advising proposal writers on confidentiality markings, assisting in the completion of forms and certifications, drafting and negotiating teaming and other vendor or partner agreements, advising senior leadership on risks and negotiating customer and supplier agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders and Amendments
• Protect the organization’s rights in contract negotiations, settlements and litigation
• Acquire deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the Optum State Government business within UnitedHealth Group so as to best advise senior business leaders
• Periodically interacts with UHG Corporate Attorneys and outside counsel on legal issues requiring specialized expertise, including bid protests, litigation, employment and other matters
• Work with business clients to resolve legal and contractual issues with company-wide significance

 

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 Bar admission in at least one state
• 10+ years of legal experience
• 7+ years of Government contracting experience, preferably with state government procurements (or federal), including RFP review, proposal preparation, drafting and negotiating resulting prime contracts and subcontracts
• 3+ years of People management experience
• Prior health care legal experience and/or information technology legal experience
• Experience providing legal advice in a government contracting environment
• Prior experience providing advice to senior business leaders
• Experience providing legal advice in a government contracting environment
• Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
• Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
• Excellent presentation skills 

 

Preferred Qualifications:        

• Prior experience with a law firm or state government entity, with experience also working as in house counsel
• Experience with bid protests
• Knowledge of legal principles underlying organizational conflicts of interest
• Ability to evaluate acquisition opportunities and lead integration of new lines of business post-acquisition 
• Demonstrated capability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts, with full capability to lead and contribute to team effort
• Well-developed written and verbal communications skills
• Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal 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 re 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 $156,400 to $268,000 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.