Sr Associate General Counsel Manager

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide legal support for OptumRx’s management of pharmacy networks, in areas such as contracting, business strategies, contractual disputes/litigation, pharmacy audits, regulatory matters, and network programs, through strategic, effective and proactive advice and counsel to business leaders
• Establish and maintain solid relationships with internal business leaders and departments, becoming a valued partner through legal counsel
• Advise business leaders on potential liability and exposure and resolve disputes inside and outside of litigation 
• Support the Deputy General Counsel with management of strategic projects 
• Serve as leadership interface with other internal departments (sales, product development, underwriting, communications, and government affairs) and external clients relating to pharmacy network

As a member of the OptumRx legal team, close collaboration with colleagues is expected, as well as a willingness to adapt to the changing legal support requirements of our growing business.

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 license to practice in any U.S. jurisdiction
• 7+ years of legal experience in health care or managed care litigation or healthcare regulatory practices or pharmacy contracting
• Solid legal and strategic analytical skills as applied to complex and dynamic business environment
• Demonstrated solid verbal and written communication, including contracting drafting and negotiation
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, and external company contacts, with demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to team effort
• Proven ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs 
• Proven well-developed written and verbal communications skills 
• Proven excellent presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant legal and regulatory experience in health law (particularly with PBMs, pharmacies, or related areas), ERISA, commercial insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, litigation, provider or health care legal support
• Experience with regulatory agencies and administrative experience with state insurance regulations
• Solid understanding of health insurance industry
• Demonstrated understanding of business problems and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
• Proven success in collaborating across a large, matrixed business and legal environment

*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 $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.