Associate General Counsel - Remote

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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 optimized.

The Associate General Counsel works with the health plan, state regulatory and enforcement agencies, and trade associations to foster effective communication and collaborative relationships. This role ensures regulatory alignment by coordinating with internal colleagues to maintain operational and procedural compliance with state and federal requirements. This individual will work with internal teams and regulators to address inquiries, clarify regulatory requirements, and facilitate constructive dialogue on the interpretation and application of health insurance laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance. This individual will also assist in the collection, analysis, and presentation of written discovery in administrative enforcement matters and relevant information for required reports, including license filings, appeals and complaints reporting, surveys and routine scheduled examinations. The Associate General Counsel will provide strategic guidance and triage complex compliance issues escalated by internal teams to ensure timely and effective resolution. The ideal candidate will demonstrate solid regulatory expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage cross‑functional initiatives in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute delivery of legal services and related support to Employer and Individual business
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UnitedHealth Group legal department
• Proactively identify and resolve legal and related matters
• Assist in the review, preparation and negotiation of various products, documents and contracts
• Develop best practices for addressing emerging legal and business risks
• Support the development and delivery of new products and pharmacy initiatives
• Counsel senior management on strategic business initiatives
• Foster key regulatory relationships

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skills

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 $110,200 to $188,800 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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