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Bring us your experience, your head for strategy, your strength with relationships and your eye for opportunity. In return we offer an unmatched place to grow and develop your career among a richly diverse group of businesses driven by the power and stability of a leading health care organization. Come help us heal and strengthen the health care system as you do your life's best work.(sm)

The attorney in this role will support UHC’s individual carrier product and insurance distribution businesses: six insurance carriers writing individual insurance products in the consumer market and 6 company-owned insurance agencies. This is a dynamic area with ample opportunity to provide legal guidance on new growth initiatives, provide critical legal review of insurance carrier and agency advertising and marketing materials, support producer licensing and commission issues, draft and review producer agreements, maintain and manage agent advance commission agreements and UCC filings, and provide back-up attorney support on ICHRA business initiatives, along with other duties as assigned. This position involves analyzing and investigating issues, providing legal guidance for problem-solving, ability to review and implement regulatory guidance, develop relationships and communicate effectively with key business stakeholders, and providing explanations and interpretations within areas of expertise.

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

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization
• Protect the organization's rights in contract negotiations, settlements and litigation
• Provide a full range of legal advice and services and may specialize in one of more areas such as commercial law, contracts law, benefit law, regulatory and compliance
  

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

• Undergraduate degree
• JD and licensed to practice law in state of residence
• 2+ years of law practice
  

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house legal experience
• Experience providing legal guidance for sales and marketing business initiatives and planning
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance
  

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)

Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $79,700 to $142,600. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $87,900 to $156,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In 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 workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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