Associate Litigation Counsel - Remote - Remote Eligible

Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

At UnitedHealthcare, 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. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference?

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. 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. CA, MN, DC or CT Preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage defensive litigation and arbitration for the enterprise
• Identify, select, and proactively oversee 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 healthcare 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, 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 litigation experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Proven significant trial, arbitration, and litigation experience in complex commercial, consumer, or class action litigation
• Proven strategic thinker with demonstrated experience evaluating and determining best legal course of action to meet business needs
• Proven good standing in one or more jurisdictions
• Proven well-developed written and verbal communications and presentation 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 collaborating across matrixed business and legal environment
• Experience providing advice to senior business leaders
• Knowledge of healthcare law, including ERISA and/or Knox-Keene
• Proven roll-up-your-sleeves, team first attitude; ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

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 $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.