Associate General Counsel - Remote

UnitedHealth Group • Draper, UT • 7h ago

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Optum Bank legal team is hiring an associate general counsel. This attorney will advise Bank personnel on a variety of legal topics to support the Bank.

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:

Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various contracts and documents associated with Bank business

Advise on the development of new lending and deposit products for the Bank

Participate in negotiations with customers and vendors

Conduct legal research

Interact with Bank employees and advise on legal issues

Draft formal and informal correspondence and memoranda

Collaborate with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group legal department

Proactively identify and resolve legal matters impacting the Bank

Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal risks

Manage outside counsel

Foster key internal relationships

The successful candidate will possess solid verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and business instincts. The ability to lead projects and change is also critical. The ability to delegate work and operate in a matrixed environment will be important qualities for the successful candidate. Prior law firm and in-house experience are desired.

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 to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction

5+ years of contract drafting or financial services experience

Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with banking

Experience with commercial and consumer lending

Experience with bank partnership agreements, real estate transactions, payments, and other related requirements governing financial institutions

Experience with the UCC

*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 $132,200 to $226,600 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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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