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Caring. Connecting. Growing Together.

At UnitedHealthcare, we're 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 oftomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary responsibilities include:

• Executing delivery of legal services and related support to Community and State's Medicaid and Government Program's business
• Collaborating with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group legal department
• Proactively identifying and resolving legal and related matters
• Assisting in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts
• Participating in and leading negotiations with key customers and vendors
• Developing best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks
• Supporting the development and delivery of new products
• Working in partnership with the Compliance team
• Counseling senior management on strategic business initiatives
• Managing outside counsel
• Fostering key regulatory relationships

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 include:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• License to practice law in one of the following states: AZ, CO, HI, ID, KS, CA, MO, NE, NM, NV, OK, TX or WA
• 3+ years of health care experience (e.g. regulatory, clinical practice, administrative, legal, etc.)
• Expertise, judgement, and presence to advise senior leadership on legal matters
• Ability to provide timely and responsive legal support for business partners located in multiple time zones

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience with regulatory agencies and administrative experience with state insurance regulations
• Relevant legal and regulatory experience in health, law, commercial insurance, Medicaid Managed Care, Dual Special Needs, Medicare, litigation, provider or health care legal support
• Advanced negotiation skills
• Solid understanding of health insurance and/or managed care industry
• Demonstrated understanding of business problems and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
• Proven success in collaborating across a large, matrixed business and legal environment
• Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints

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). The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 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 deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer 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.