Associate General Counsel, Network Legal Southeast - Remote - UnitedHealth Group : Job Details

At UnitedHealthcare, we're 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.

We are seeking a qualified attorney for a position in the UnitedHealthcare legal department for the Southeast Region for the Network Legal Team. The lawyer in this role will support the UnitedHealthcare Network team in their work developing and managing UnitedHealthcare's network of hospitals, physicians and other providers for its commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans. The lawyer will directly participate in the negotiation of the largest provider contracts in their assigned states and support a large team of UHN personnel in a variety of legal needs, including pre-litigation contractual disputes and negotiations. This position will also support enterprise-wide priorities related to the provider network including affordability projects and innovative new product expansions.

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

• Provide legal support for certain Southeast Region network markets on the Network Legal Team
• Work collaboratively with a team of attorneys and legal professionals across the enterprise
• Serve as counsel to leadership in the development, structuring and execution of all aspects of the company's relationships with healthcare providers
• Draft and negotiate contracts with our largest and most complex health care provider partners
• Manage the resolution of disputes, support arbitration proceedings and draft settlement agreements
• Acquire deep knowledge of the industry and the specific business practices of the company's provider network operations

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