Associate General Counsel, Western Region - Remote

Overview

At United Healthcare, we are simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are seeking a qualified attorney for a position in the United Healthcare legal department for the West Region for the Network Legal Team. The lawyer in this role will support the United Healthcare Network team in developing and managing United Healthcare s network of hospitals, physicians and other providers for its commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans. The lawyer will participate in the negotiation of the largest provider contracts in their assigned states and support a large team of UHN personnel in a variety of legal needs, including pre-litigation contractual disputes and negotiations.

This position will also support enterprise-wide priorities related to the provider network including affordability projects and innovative new product expansions.

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.

• Provide legal support for certain West Region network markets, including California, on the Network Legal Team
• Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and legal professionals across the enterprise
• Serve as counsel to leadership in the development, structuring and execution of all aspects of the company s relationships with healthcare providers
• Draft and negotiate contracts with our largest and most complex health care provider partners
• Manage the resolution of disputes, support arbitration proceedings and draft settlement agreements
• Acquire deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the company s provider network operations

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
• License to practice law in one or more states
• 5+ years of relevant professional legal experience in an attorney capacity
• Experience in advising senior leadership on legal matters
• Experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Experience with highly regulated industries
• Experience collaborating across a legal team
• Proven ability to drive results
• Proven solid work ethic
• Proven well-developed written and verbal communications skills
• Proven ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business needs
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates and external company contacts

• Experience managing pre-litigation matters
• Experience with capitated provider arrangements
• Experience with healthcare regulatory agencies
• Experience with capitated contracts
• Understanding of healthcare benefit coverage
• Understanding of health insurance and managed care industry
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and West Region state laws and regulations
• 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 $134,600 to $230,800 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…