Senior Legal Business Consultant

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

UnitedHealth Group a Fortune 3 company and leading health care organization, is currently looking for an experienced employment benefits paralegal to join its Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits legal team in the role of Legal Services Consultant.

The position will be based at UnitedHealth Group's headquarters in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Remote may be considered

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide employee benefits law support for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, including post-closing support for acquired benefit plans 
• Assist with processing of participant claims and appeals and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders 
• Review Powers of Attorney and guardianship orders
• Review Form 5500 filings and qualified plan audited financial statements 
• Respond to and track ERISA document requests 
• Respond to subpoena requests
• Assess and advise on resolution of payroll-related compliance, plan corrections and other benefits administration issues
• Research and analysis of applicable ERISA, tax, and state laws and regulations pertaining to retirement, health and welfare, time off programs and other employee benefit arrangements
• Draft resolutions, delegations of authority, and other documents for employee benefit plan adoption, amendment, termination, merger, change of vendor, and other events 
• Draft/review benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions, time off policies and other required disclosures for employee benefit plans 
• Prepare IRS determination letter application filings, IRS Voluntary Compliance Program application submissions, and other regulatory filings 
• Support benefit plan nondiscrimination and other testing 
• Support the development of employee benefits communications directed to employees  
• Consult with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate
• Monitor legal developments in employee benefits and paid leave programs
• Handle review process of conflict waivers requested by law firms

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:  

• 8+ years of experience in paralegal role(s)
• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits
• Experience providing legal support for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures 
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite, including Copilot and OneNote
• Proven solid organizational and project management skills
• Proven solid communication, drafting, and research skills
• Proven resourceful problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude and an ability to thrive in a self-service environment
• Proven solid ability to collaborate and build relationships across the enterprise and to gain and maintain credibility with internal and external partners
• Ability to model corporate values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, relationships, innovation and performance

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Paralegal certification 
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist 
• Experience in a corporate legal environment 
• Experience working with T360 and iManage 
• Experience using AI
• Proven working knowledge of paid leave laws

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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.