Job Description

At UnitedHealthcare, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position is in UHC Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (LCRA) -Operations and Experience Legal team.

This position provides legal advice and counsel to the business operations of the organization and analyzes complex legal and operational issues and/or processes across a variety of topics, including: Digital innovation impacting consumers, employers, providers, prospects and brokers; website and mobile applications; accessibility requirements, electronic signatures and electronic delivery; artificial intelligence/machine learning and blockchain; email; texting; social media including cookies and pixels, and other technologies (established or emerging); as well as core operations, including, for example, ID cards, billing, communications, eligibility and service.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advise on the implementation of federal and/or state legal/regulatory requirements impacting the health care industry (particularly in the topics specified above), and the operational complexities resulting from those requirements;
• Identify privacy, legal and/or regulatory considerations for further analysis;
• Advise on risk management, consumer/customer inquiries, and/or service issues;
• Evaluate appropriate legal course of action to meet business objectives and advise senior legal and business leaders

Youll 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 and active license to practice law in at least 1 US jurisdiction
• 6+ years of professional legal experience either in a law firm or corporate environment
• 3+ years of Health Plan experience
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technology experience in areas such as consumer experience, consumer protection laws, privacy, email, electronic communications, accessibility, digital marketing, or artificial intelligence, etc.
• Background in health insurance and/or managed care industry
• Background in legal and regulatory matters impacting the health care industry, particularly in topic areas specified above, including, for example: ACA, ADA, Sections 504 and 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, ERISA, TCPA, CAN-SPAM, COPPA, UETA/E-Sign, etc.
• Background in state and/or federal privacy issues/matters impacting the health care industry
• Ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business unit needs
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
• Proven success in collaborating across a matrixed business and legal environment, including excellent written/verbal communications skills, as well as presentation skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Groups Telecommuter Policy

The salary range for this role is $124,500 to $239,400 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with al minimum wage laws as applicable. 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, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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 everyoneof every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and incomedeserves 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.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs