Associate General Counsel, Litigation - CA, CT, or MN (Remote Considered)

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Cypress
Posted on: November 16, 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) Positions in this function 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 this particular business within UnitedHealth Group so as to best advise senior business leaders. Provides a full range of legal advice and services and may specialize in one of more areas such as mergers and acquisitions, transactional work, commercial law, contracts law, benefit law, insurance law, regulatory and compliance. You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage defensive litigation and arbitration for the UnitedHealthcare segment
• Identify, select, and proactively supervise outside counsel in connection with all aspects of litigation and arbitration
• Represent the organization at depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• May provide legal counsel in connection with internal investigations, subpoenas, and responses to government inquiries
• Protect the organization's rights in connection with disputes, arbitration, and litigation
• Develop, maintain, and leverage deep knowledge of healthcare law and the managed care industry, including UnitedHealthcare's commercial and government programs lines of business, in connection with job duties
• Work collaboratively with other areas of the Legal Department, including the Clinical, Contracting, Transactional, Operational, Regulatory, and Compliance teams
• Provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, risks, and privileges of the organization 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
  • 7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
  • Experience evaluating and determining best legal course of action to meet business needs
  • Good standing in one or more jurisdictions
  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function 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 compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation Preferred Qualifications:
    • Significant trial, arbitration and negotiation experience in complex commercial, consumer, or class action litigation
    • First chair trial experience
    • Am Law 200 law firm experience
    • Experience collaborating across matrixed business and legal environment
    • Experience providing advice to senior business leaders
    • Knowledge of healthcare law, including ERISA and/or Knox-Keene
    • Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, internal business partners, and external company contacts
    • Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment Required Competencies:
      • Well-developed written and verbal communications and presentation skills
      • Strategic thinking 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) Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York City Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada/New York City 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. *All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy 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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