Senior Associate General Counsel Manager – 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 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.

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing a staff of legal professionals
• Reporting to the Optum Financial General Counsel, oversee the delivery of legal services and related support to Optum Financial’s Commercial Payments business
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Optum Financial and UnitedHealth Group legal department
• Proactively identifying and resolving legal and related matters impacting Optum Financial’s Commercial Payments business. -Assisting in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts associated with Optum Financial’s Commercial Payments business
• Participating in and leading negotiations with key customers and vendors
• Developing best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks
• Supporting Optum Financial’s Commercial Payments business   development and delivery of new products
• Working in partnership with the Compliance team
• Counseling senior management on strategic business initiatives
• Managing outside counsel
• Fostering key regulatory relationships

 

The successful candidate will possess solid verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and business instincts. The ability to lead people and change is also critical. The ability to delegate work and operate in a matrixed environment will be important qualities for the successful candidate. Prior law firm and in-house experience are desired, as is experience managing a team of legal professionals.

 

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 and active license to practice law
• 10+ years of experience
• 5+ years of management experience
• Proven knowledge of state and federal financial services laws
• Proven knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying relevant financial services laws to B2B and B2C payment products and solutions a plus- Knowledge of health care, insurance, privacy and related laws
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates and external company contacts
• Proven track record demonstrating the ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues
• Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation

 

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

 

The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. 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.

 

 

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.