Senior Associate General Counsel Manager

Senior Associate General Counsel Manager (2362113)

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all.

As part of a UnitedHealth Group Corporate Legal team, this attorney will be expected to independently drive sophisticated projects to completion while operating within a team-oriented, results-driven practice group which works collaboratively with its clients on complex legal matters.

If you are located in Eden Prairie, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges. For 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

• Provide legal support for UnitedHealth Group Enterprise Procurement function on transactions in a wide range of categories, including information technology/licensing, transactional intellectual property, marketing and advertising, treasury services, clinical services, human capital, real estate, and business process outsourcing
• Negotiate and draft complex and sophisticated agreements, including master services agreements, software license agreements, software as a service/cloud computing agreements, data licenses, clinical trial/pilot agreements, tech evaluation, R&D and other similar agreements for IT and non-IT procurement commodities
• Provide intellectual property and information technology diligence support and deal document negotiation for mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Partner closely with compliance, privacy, information security, procurement, finance, and operational teams to support strategic priorities and manage enterprise risk
• Build trusted relationships with internal clients by providing timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal guidance
• Provide strategic legal counsel and risk assessment to senior business leaders and functional partners on a broad range of commercial, operational, regulatory, and enterprise matters regarding vendor relationships
• Develop and deliver training and support on current legal issues and developments
• Develop and maintain contract templates for use across the Enterprise Procurement team
• Manage and resolve disputes with vendors

Required Qualifications

• Current admission to a U.S. state bar and licensure in the state in which you are located
• 5+ years of sophisticated commercial/transactional legal experience
• Experience in negotiation and drafting of sophisticated vendor/supplier contracts, transactional intellectual property negotiations, information technology/licensing negotiations, clinical procurement, pilot/proof of concept agreements and other commercial ad hoc agreements as the need arises
• Proven ability to meet client needs and build trust and confidence across a broad client base
• Proven excellent presentation creation and delivery skills, including experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other standard tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Major law firm experience or sophisticated company senior in‑house experience
• Experience in negotiating within health care or similar highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, privacy requirements, compliance obligations, and risk management principles
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice
• Proven ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects while driving same to successful resolution in a timely and effective manner
• Proven ability to effectively advocate/problem‑solve in real time while negotiating with sophisticated vendors/opposing counsel to obtain desired outcomes and meet regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to work independently yet collaboratively in a team setting with other attorneys, subject matter experts and business partners of all levels
• Proven well‑developed written and verbal communication skills
• Poise and confidence necessary to deal with senior lawyers, opposing counsel and senior business leaders
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced matrixed environment
• Eden Prairie campus location (hybrid or in‑office)

Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full‑time employment.

You will also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.