Associate General Counsel - Eden Prairie, MN or Remote

UnitedHealth Group Inc

Schaumburg, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$134,600–$230,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Attorney, Business Operations, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Planning, Diversity, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Finance, Genetics, Health Plan, Healthcare, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Legal, LinkedIn, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Pharmacy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Sales, Statutory Laws, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Training Tools, USPS (United States Post Office), Work From Home, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Schaumburg, IL
POSTED
3 days ago

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Associate General Counsel - Eden Prairie, MN or Remote

Requisition number: 2369086 Job category: Legal Primary location: Schaumburg, Illinois Date posted: 07/20/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You"ll be a senior attorney supporting the Digital Pharmacies and Payer Relations Team and handle a wide range of issues affecting our pharmacies and their operations. You"ll be joining a dynamic new team supporting this growing part of our business.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Advise the Digital Pharmacies and Payer Relations Team
  • Counsel on pharmacy product, operations and regulatory requirements
  • Provide strategic legal counsel to business leadership regarding commercial, operational, and growth-oriented initiatives
  • Lead the negotiation, drafting, and interpretation of complex commercial agreements, including strategic customer agreements, vendor agreements, technology arrangements, services agreements, data-related agreements, and other high-value transactions
  • Advise senior business executives on legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks associated with strategic initiatives and transactions
  • Support the pharmacies" 340B business
  • Partner effectively with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, Privacy, Finance, Corporate Development, and other enterprise stakeholders
  • Develop a deep understanding of business operations, strategic priorities, and industry dynamics to provide proactive and commercially focused legal advice
  • Mentor and support other attorneys and legal professionals as appropriate
  • Collaborate with senior legal leaders and business executives to develop practical solutions that appropriately balance risk and business objectives

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
  • Current, active licensure within state of residence
  • 8+ years of experience as a licensed attorney in a law firm and/or inhouse corporate setting
  • Significant contract negotiation experience
  • Experience supporting and assessing large transactions and acquisitions
  • Familiarity with healthcare and pharmacy law
  • Familiarity with the Federal False Claims Act and Federal Anti-Kickback Statute
  • Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven solid work ethic
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
  • Proven ability to prioritize and work effectively under time constraints
  • Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
  • Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for projects

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of relevant legal experience in health care with experience in pharmacy law and 340B

  • Experience providing strategic legal advice directly to business executives

  • Demonstrated understanding of business problems related to assigned legal projects and ability to evaluate and determine appropriate course of legal action to meet business unit needs

  • Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed legal department

  • Proven well-developed presentation skills

  • Proven ability to drive results

  • Proven ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment

  • 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 $134,600 - $230,800 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.

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 workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. 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.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1977
WEBSITE
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