Associate General Counsel - Data Transactions - Remote

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.

The Associate General Counsel will join UnitedHealth Group's Corporate Legal organization within the Data Governance function, supporting the Data Transactions team. This team serves as subject matter experts on data use, data licensing, AI use, and related privacy considerations, with a primary focus on supporting Optum Life Sciences. In this role, the attorney will lead complex contract drafting and negotiation efforts for data licensing and research services engagements, working closely with internal stakeholders and external customers in the life sciences industry.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• This role is part of the Data Transactions Counsel Group at UnitedHealth Group and supports a variety of business groups that consume, generate, and aggregate data and develop data analytics and research projects
• Working with business team members as an active partner to develop strategic relationships via legal counsel and contract negotiation
• Providing legal advice for developing business models as technology, regulations, and markets evolve
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating business agreements and transactions, including inbound and outbound technology licensing, data access, IP development, and similar initiatives
• Advising the business on regulatory, data privacy, cybersecurity, data governance, AI, competition/antitrust, and related matters
• Applying business and legal judgment to proposed transactions, relationships, and other issues requiring legal or compliance review

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 law (in at least one U.S. jurisdiction)
• 5+ years of legal experience gained at a medium or large law firm, or equivalent role in-house at a corporation
• Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Demonstrated working knowledge of contract and regulatory law
• Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects
• Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business needs
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, and external company contacts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background supporting regulated industries and/or healthcare experience
• Working familiarity with software or data licensing deals
• Working familiarity with AI tools (e.g., algorithms, models) used in the industry and the associated regulatory, IP, security and other implications of AI use
• Working familiarity with contract management software used for day-to-day task organization
• Demonstrated proficiency at managing complex negotiations across a spectrum of customers (small to large entities through the life sciences, healthcare and related industries)

*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 $134,600 to $230,800 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.