Senior Associate Litigation Counsel - Remote in MN

Requisition Number: 2335737
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 UnitedHealth 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.
Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.
Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 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 $159,300 to $273,200 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.