Senior Associate General Council Manager - REMOTE

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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Seeking a driven, confident health lawyer to be in‑house counsel at a large and growing health care company. The position will serve as lead counsel for navi Health and Senior Community Care (ISNP business) within Optum Health's Home & Community Care Solutions business. Home & Community Care Solutions is a large, dynamic and growing group of businesses providing care, care coordination and related services principally to members of Medicare Advantage plans in both home and post‑acute settings.

The position requires solid knowledge of state and federal health laws, including Medicare Advantage, provider, network, financial and clinical issues. Position will involve working directly with business clients of the organization, collaborating with colleagues across the enterprise, and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative team of attorneys and support staff, will possess solid verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and business instincts. The ability to operate in a matrixed environment will be an important quality for the successful candidate. Prior law firm and in‑house experience are desired.

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

• Strategic partner to the businesses supported giving sound and practical legal advice
• Advise on all legal issues related to the businesses, including post‑acute utilization management requirements and Medicare Marketing guidelines, among others
• Understand the businesses supported and the existing and emerging regulatory framework
• Interacting with federal and state regulators
• Ability to build solid relationships with business leaders, matrix partners and legal and compliance colleagues
• Finding solutions to complicated health care regulatory issues
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Solid oral and written communication skills
• Developing best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks

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.

• Juris Doctorate degree
• 10+ years of experience practicing in the health care industry
• Health Care regulatory experience
• Knowledge of state and federal health care, insurance, privacy and related laws
• Proven ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates and external company contacts
• Proven track record demonstrating the ability to independently make decisions regarding complex legal and corporate issues

• Experience representing health care providers and/or Medicare Advantage health plans

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $150,200 to $288,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience,…