Associate General Counsel - Network Legal, Central Region- Remote

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We are seeking a qualified attorney for a position in the United Healthcare legal department for the Central Region for the Network Legal Team. The lawyer in this role will support the United Healthcare Network team in their work developing and managing United Healthcare?s network of hospitals, physicians and other providers for its commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans. The lawyer will directly participate in the negotiation of the largest provider contracts in their assigned states and support a large team of UHN personnel in a variety of legal needs, including pre-litigation contractual disputes and negotiations.

This position will also support enterprise-wide priorities related to the provider network including affordability projects and innovative new product expansions.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide legal support for certain Central Region network markets on the Network Legal Team. The Central Region includes the following markets: TX, NE, OK, MO, IA, IL, IN, KY, MN, KS, SD, ND and MIWork collaboratively with a team of attorneys and legal professionals across the enterprise

Serve as counsel to leadership in the development, structuring and execution of all aspects of the company?s relationships with healthcare providers Draft and negotiate contracts with our largest and most complex health care provider partners

Manage the resolution of disputes, support arbitration proceedings and draft settlement agreements

Acquire deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the company?s provider network operations

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

License to practice law in one or more states5+ years of relevant professional legal experience in an attorney capacity

Experience in advising senior leadership on legal matters

Experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts

Experience with highly regulated industries

Experience collaborating across a legal team Proven ability to drive results

Proven solid work ethic

Proven well-developed written and verbal communications skills

Proven ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business needs

Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates and external company contacts

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing pre-litigation matters

Experience with healthcare regulatory agencies

Knowledge of relevant Federal and Central Region state laws and regulations

Understanding of healthcare benefit coverage

Understanding of health insurance and managed care industry
? All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group?s Telecommuter Policy California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only:
The salary range for this role is $122,100 to $234,700 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, United Health 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 United Health Group, you?ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits?

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