Associate General Counsel, Procurement

UnitedHealth 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 diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of a 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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide transactional and strategic legal support for UnitedHealth Group’s Enterprise Procurement team in a wide range of categories, including international services, human resources, clinical, healthcare / regulatory, advertising, marketing, transactional intellectual property and business process outsourcing
• Negotiate and draft complex and sophisticated agreements, including master services agreement, business process outsourcing agreements, pilot agreements, equipment purchase and lease agreements, software license agreements, software as a service / cloud computing agreements, data licenses and other similar complex commercial agreements
• Interpret vendor agreements and advise business leaders and other stakeholders on associated rights, risks, remedies and obligations
• Provide intellectual property and information technology diligence support and deal document negotiation for mergers & acquisitions transactions
• Create and maintain template agreements and related negotiation support tools, such as playbooks and checklists
• Develop and deliver training and support on current legal issues and developments
• Manage and resolve pre-litigation disputes with vendors

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
• 5+ years of sophisticated commercial / transactional legal experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience including: negotiation and drafting of sophisticated vendor / supplier contracts, clinical procurement, pilot / proof of concept agreements, business process outsourcing agreements, information technology / licensing negotiations, advertising, marketing, human resources, and other commercial ad hoc agreements as the need arises
• Current admission to a U.S. state bar, and admission to the Minnesota bar within one year of accepting offer of employment if located in Minnesota

Preferred Qualification:

• Major law firm experience
• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while driving same to successful resolution in a timely and effective manner
• Experience meeting client needs and building trust and confidence across broad client base including senior executives
• Experience advocating / problem-solving in real time while negotiating with sophisticated Vendors / opposing counsel as necessary to obtain desired outcomes and meet regulatory requirements
• Experience working independently yet collaboratively in a team setting with other attorneys, subject matter experts and business partners of all levels
• Experience working in a matrixed environment
• Experience working in the healthcare or other highly regulated industry
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other standard tools
• Minnesota location

*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.

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.