Optum Looking for Associate General Counsel – Telecommute at Remote Full Time

Salary $113,500 – $218,100 a year job type full-time remote

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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that is improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation is not about another gadget; it is about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere is no room for errorIf you are looking for a better place to use your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to beIt`s an opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)

The optum legal, compliance, and regulatory affairs department is seeking an associate general counsel (agc) to join its optum growth legal team to provide contracting and transactional support to the optum growth and customer officeThe position will primarily provide legal guidance and contracting services to optum sales leaders.

The agc will become part of an innovative and experienced team of attorneys and legal professionals that operate in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentThe candidate must be able to prioritize multiple competing priorities, communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, and customers, and have desire to develop a deep knowledge of optum product offeringsSignificant contract drafting experience is a requirement, and experience working in an in-house environment will be consideredThe agc will be expected to handle contracting matters from beginning to end with minimal supervision, participate in team-wide process improvement initiatives, and provide guidance and oversight to non-attorneys and attorneys.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.sAs you take on some tough challenges.

Primary responsibilities:

Provide transactional support for the optum growth legal team to offer legal support and guidance to sales functions and the contracting team in addition to being a key drafter and negotiator of complex legal commercial contracts
Review contract language to ensure consistency/eliminate conflicts (e.g., in terminology/language)
Draft/update standard language for contract templates
Draft non-standard contract language based on negotiations
Review counterparty (e.g., client, vendor, provider) forms/contract templates to ensure inclusion of necessary terms and conditions for the transaction
Identify issues in contracts/proposals/documents that require escalation and engage senior legal counsel, as appropriate
Communicate risks and explain contract language and terminology (e.g., limitations of liability, indemnifications, audits, etc.) appropriately for a given audience
Defend the company`s position and rationale on contract terms
Meet with appropriate areas (e.g., internal/external parties, vendors, outside counsel) to discuss and negotiate non-standard terms
Identify/recommend/engage relevant internal/external parties to involve in the contract process to resolve issues and approve non-standard terms
Manage multiple contract priorities (e.g., assigned cases/accounts, projects, tasks) and remain focused on key/appropriate priorities in the contracting process
Identify/participate in projects to suggest contract process or customer service improvements
Search and maintain contract records and data
Track and report contract status, exceptions or non-standard approvals
Operate proficiently within a paperless contracting process/environment

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:

Jd and bar admission in at least 1 u.sState
7+ years of legal experience, with specific, documented experience in contract drafting and negotiation
Solid business acumen

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working on agreements in the health care industry
Experience working in a matrixed environment and with sales teams as part of a large in-house legal team
Solid customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent transactional negotiation and drafting skills
Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts, with demonstrated ability to lead and contribute to team effort
Full covid-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this roleCandidates located in states that mandate covid-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirementsUnitedhealth group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure complianceCandidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, unitedhealth group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose covid-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employmentIn addition, some roles and locations require full covid-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job functionUnitedhealth group adheres to all federal, state and local covid-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client covid-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure complianceCandidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodationFailure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

Careers with optumHere`s the ideaWe built an entire organization around one giant objective; make health care work better for everyoneSo when it comes to how we use the world`s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serveOptum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care has to go in order to reach its fullest potentialFor you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matterOptum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)

Colorado, connecticut or nevada residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $113,500 to $218,100The salary range for connecticut / nevada residents is $113,500 to $218,100Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcIn 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.

*all telecommuters will be required to adhere to unitedhealth group’s telecommuter policy.

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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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