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.

Seeking a health lawyer to be in-house counsel at a large and growing health care company. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience practicing law, preferably in the health care industry representing health care providers. The position will involve working directly with business clients of the organization, collaborating with colleagues across the nation, and regulatory compliance.

Successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team of attorneys and support staff in a growing health care business.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Delivery of legal services and related support

• Proactively identifying and resolving clinical legal and related matters impacting the business

• Assisting in the review, preparation and negotiation of various documents and contracts

• Developing best practices for identifying and mitigating legal, compliance and business risks

• Working in partnership with the various departments of the organization

• Collaborating with colleagues across the legal department

• Drafting documents, including provider employment agreements and amendments

• Legal research in health law topics

The successful candidate will possess solid research, verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and business instincts, and the ability to respond effectively and efficiently to clinical and business leaders by producing high quality service within needed time frames.

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 from an A.B.A-accredited law school

• Current license to practice law in New York State

• 4+ years of related experience

• Experience building and maintaining rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates and external company contacts

• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook

• Proven excellent written and oral communications skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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.