Leads legal support for Optum Health acquisitions and strategic transactions, including deal structuring, negotiation, diligence, governance approvals, risk mitigation, and post-close matters. Manages and develops a legal team, coordinates enterprise stakeholders, oversees outside counsel, establishes scalable workflows, and provides strategic, business-oriented guidance to business development, finance, and operations leaders.
Requisition Number: 2384283
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.
The Senior Associate General Counsel, Optum Health M&A Legal, leads the legal function responsible for Optum Health acquisitions and related business development activities.
The role leads a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for supporting transaction execution, legal diligence, negotiation, governance approvals, post-close integration support, and strategic business counseling.
The position serves as a critical partner to Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Enterprise Legal leadership in advancing Optum Health's growth strategy.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
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:
Preferred Qualifications:
*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 $159,300 - $273,200 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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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.
The Senior Associate General Counsel, Optum Health M&A Legal, leads the legal function responsible for Optum Health acquisitions and related business development activities.
The role leads a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for supporting transaction execution, legal diligence, negotiation, governance approvals, post-close integration support, and strategic business counseling.
The position serves as a critical partner to Business Development, Finance, Operations, and Enterprise Legal leadership in advancing Optum Health's growth strategy.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Transaction Leadership
- Lead legal support for mid-sized acquisitions and strategic transactions
- Structure and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
- Advise on transaction risk and mitigation strategies
- Manage outside counsel where appropriate
- Team Leadership
- Lead, develop, and mentor small team of attorneys and legal staff
- Allocate resources across an active transaction pipeline
- Establish scalable workflows and best practices
- Drive continuous improvement and knowledge management
- Governance and Approvals
- Manage transaction approval processes
- Coordinate enterprise stakeholder approvals
- Identify escalation points early
- Strategic Business Partnership
- Advise business development leaders on transaction strategy
- Support enterprise growth initiatives
- Partner with finance and operations teams on transaction execution
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance
- Post-Close Support
- Advise on indemnification matters
- Support earn-out administration
- Manage post-closing disputes and interpretation issues
- Facilitate transition of matters to operational legal teams
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:
- J.D. and active law license
- 10+ years of M&A and transactional legal experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume deal environments
- Demonstrated solid executive communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant healthcare transaction experience
- Team leadership experience
*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 $159,300 - $273,200 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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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