Associate General Counsel

Job ID: 95645667040Posted: 2026-08-01Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United StatesSalary: $159,300 - $273,200/yearJob Area: LegalCompany: UnitedHealth GroupUnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's 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. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.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 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: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 outsourcingNegotiate and draft complex and sophisticated agreements, including master services agreement, 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 commoditiesProvide intellectual property and information technology diligence support and deal document negotiation for mergers & acquisitions transactionsPartner closely with compliance, privacy, information security, procurement, finance, and operational teams to support strategic priorities and manage enterprise riskBuild trusted relationships with internal clients by providing timely, practical, and solution-oriented legal guidanceProvide 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 relationshipsDevelop and deliver training and support on current legal issues and developmentsDevelop and maintain contract templates for use across the Enterprise Procurement teamManage and resolve disputes with vendorsYou'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 degreeCurrent admission to a U.S. state bar and licensure in the state in which you are located5+ years of sophisticated commercial/transactional legal experienceExperience 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 arisesProven ability to meet client needs and build trust and confidence across broad client baseProven excellent presentation creation and delivery skills, including experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other standard toolsPreferred Qualifications:Major law firm experience or sophisticated company senior in-house experienceExperience in negotiating within health care or similar highly regulated industryKnowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, privacy requirements, compliance obligations, and risk management principles preferredProven ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and provide pragmatic, solution-oriented adviceProven ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple projects while driving same to successful resolution in a timely and effective mannerProven ability to effectively advocate/problem-solve in real time while negotiating with sophisticated Vendors/opposing counsel as necessary to obtain desired outcomes and meet regulatory requirementsProven ability to work independently yet collaboratively in a team setting with other attorneys, subject matter experts and business partners of all levelsProven well-developed written and verbal communication skillsPoise and confidence necessary to deal with senior lawyers, opposing counsel and senior business leadersProven ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed environmentEden Prairie campus location (hybrid or in-office)*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter PolicyPay 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 $159,300 to $273,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.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.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.