Senior Associate Litigation Counsel - Remote in MN

Overview

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.

This role reports to a United Health Group (UHG) Deputy Litigation Counsel leader and is accountable for managing litigation matters across the enterprise.

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.

• Manage defensive litigation and arbitration matters for the enterprise
• Identify, select, and proactively oversee outside counsel in connection with all aspects of litigation and arbitration to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation
• 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
• Develop, maintain, and leverage deep knowledge of healthcare law and the healthcare industry in connection with job duties
• Effectively build and strengthen relationships with constituents across the organization to understand business issues and effectively manage legal risk
• 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.

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Licensed in one or more jurisdictions
• 10+ years of complex litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably with a focus on healthcare law
• Significant experience with complex commercial, consumer, or class action litigation and arbitration matters
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated experience evaluating and determining best legal course of action to meet business needs
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, internal business partners, and external company contacts

• First chair trial or arbitration experience
• Experience successfully collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment
• Experience providing advice to senior business leaders
• Knowledge of healthcare law, including ERISA and/or Knox-Keene
• Proven ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health 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 $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Final date to receive applications: 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.

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