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Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you getLeading edge technology in an industry that`s improving the lives of millionsHere, innovation isn`t about another gadget, it`s about making healthcare data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliablyThere`s no room for errorJoin us and start doing your life`s best work.(sm)
We are seeking a qualified attorney for a senior position in the optum legal department with accountability for leading the labor and employment law function for optumThis role is part of the optum lcra executive council and serves as a leader across the optum legal departmentThe role manages a team of employment attorneysThe successful candidate will have approximately 15+ years of relevant experience.
Primary responsibilities:
Proactively lead a team of legal professionals responsible for providing optum business and human capital leaders with effective advice and counsel on labor and employment law matters including terminations, discrimination, wage & hour issues, disability accommodation, state and federal compliance (e.g., ada, adea, title vii, fmla, flsa, ofccp and warn act), investigations and traditional labor law
Oversee employment related disputes, including in litigation and arbitration
Support resolution of eeoc, state and local agency claims and charges
Manage employment law support for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
Operate in a strategic and pro-active manner to assist our internal business and human capital clients in managing risk related to labor and employment matters
Must have strong conflict management skills, as well as comfort with ambiguity and uncertaintyThese skills will be utilized to advise leaders and partner with enterprise resources on arbitrations, litigation and investigation matters.
Ability to recognize and elevate complex and/or controversial issues to senior management in a timely and effective manner
Must have strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communications (both verbal and written) to executive leadership
Must have strong organizational agility to effectively navigate cross-functionally across key business, human capital and legal stakeholders to help drive business solutions and results.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of industry-leading practices and trends through continuous learning
As a member of the optum lcra team, close collaboration with colleagues is expected, as well as a willingness to adapt to the changing legal support requirements of our growing business.
Provide ongoing education and training on best practices related to labor and employment matters
Participate in occasional business travel to meet with business teams and leaders.
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.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the u.sAs you take on some tough challenges.
Required qualifications:
Juris doctorate degree
15+ years of relevant legal experience with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Current admission to a u.sState bar
Experience advising businesses having operations in multiple states
Strong technical and functional legal skills
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and related compliance issues
Strong business acumen; prioritizes ongoing education in relevant business practices and trends
Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
Skilled in reading and understanding individuals and interpersonal agility to support building and maintaining rapport, trust and respect among superiors, peers, subordinates, and external company contacts
Ability to motivate and engage people to excel and work together collaboratively to drive results
Preferred qualifications:
In-house legal experience
Experience working in the health care industry
Experience advising businesses having international operations
Management experience
Full covid-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this roleUnitedhealth 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 optumHere`s the ideaWe built an entire organization around one giant objective; make healthcare work better for everyoneSo when it comes to how we use the world`s large accumulation of health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serveOptum, part of the unitedhealth group family of businesses, brings together some of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where healthcare has to go in order to reach its fullest potentialFor you, that means working on high performance teams against sophisticated challenges that matterOptum, incredible ideas in one incredible company and a singular opportunity to do your life`s best work.(sm)
Colorado residents only: the salary range for colorado residents is $169,500 to $322,500Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etcAs of the date of this posting, in addition to your salary, uhg offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: health, dental, and vision plans; wellness program; flexible spending accounts; paid parking or public transportation costs; 401(k) retirement plan; employee stock purchase plan; life insurance, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance; business travel accident insurance; employee assistance program; pto; and employee-paid critical illness and accident insurance.
*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 workplaceCandidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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