Associate General Counsel - Multiple Locations
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Cypress
Posted on: May 5, 2022
Job Description:
UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're
expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all,
in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget,
it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a
difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your
life's best work.(sm)Bring us your experience, your head for
strategy, your strength with relationships and your eye for
opportunity. In return we offer an unmatched place to grow and
develop your career among a richly diverse group of businesses
driven by the power and stability of a leading health care
organization. -Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the
rights, obligations, risks and privileges of the organization
- Protect the organization's rights in contract negotiations,
settlements and litigation
- Acquire deep knowledge of the industry and the specific
business practices of UnitedHealth Group so as to best advise
senior business leaders
- Manage all aspects of affirmative and defensive litigation and
arbitrations involving the company; provide legal counsel in
connection with internal investigations and responses to government
inquiries; provide legal advice on complex and sensitive matters
regarding various laws and regulations applicable to health care;
help establish and implement creative and strategic initiatives
that support the company's internal and external stakeholders
- This position reports directly to Deputy General CounselYou'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 -
- 4+ years of legal experience with a law firm, in-house legal
department, judicial clerkship and/or government office
- Experience managing investigations and drafting complaints /
demands in courts and arbitration forums
- Experience with complex civil cases for plaintiffs and
defendants in Federal District Courts, including class action
matters
- Well-developed written and verbal communications skills -
- Excellent presentation skills -
- Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers,
subordinates, and external company contacts -
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- Experience interacting with regulatory and law enforcement
agencies -
- Significant trial, arbitration and negotiation experience
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- Knowledge of health care and/or regulatory law
- Familiarity with False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, state
consumer protection and deceptive trade practices laws, Stark Law,
HIPAA, ERISA, and various other healthcare laws and regulations, as
well as Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance plans
- Understanding of health care benefit coverage and medical
policy development
- Solid understanding of health insurance and/or managed care
industry
- Solid understanding of business, accounting and finance
topics
- 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 -To protect the health and
safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve,
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with
UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a
Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people
already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold
ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion
for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the
better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and
individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans
where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the
resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their
lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's
where you can do your life's best work.(sm)Connecticut Residents
Only: The salary range for Connecticut residents is $113,500 to
$218,100. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited
to education, work experience, certifications, etc. 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.Diversity creates a healthier
atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a
drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test
before beginning employment.
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