Legal Services Consultant

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Job description

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

This position provides support to the attorneys and other team members in Medicare & Retirement Legal, as well as Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, and business areas, as appropriate. This position requires someone who is a critical thinker, well organized, likes working independently, can effectively juggle priorities, is able to think strategically and enjoys a fast-paced environment. This position will focus on some of the following topic areas: Federal/State products, State Licenses, CMS Applications, Sales/Distribution; Employer Group RFPs; Marketing Material reviews and other topics as needed to support the broader team.

Preferred locations include Minnetonka, MN or Green Bay, WI. Telecommute may be considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Request For Proposals (RFPs): Work with the proposal team on the review of Employer Group RFPs. The primary focus is reviewing and responding to questions/issues directed to Legal. Requires an understanding of the business, the ability to assess legal risk and develop/draft legal responses to the business with the support of the Employer Group attorney, as needed
• Exception Requests: Review of various requests from Employer Group customers (existing or as part of RFPs), conduct a legal risk analysis, and provide guidance to the business guidance on the request
• Legal Research: Gather background information, research the law and/or regulations on specific issues or questions. Prepare and present a summary of the findings, including initial analysis, as requested, to the requesting attorney
• Federal/State Applications: Work closely with business teams to develop and support strategies for product expansions. Prepare applications for state licenses to offer health benefits and assist with legal components of applications to federal agency, CMS, to support the product expansions.
• Contracts/Agreements: Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and/or agreements - some examples include: sales agent agreements, PBM agreement, non-disclosure agreements, etc. Also, requires working closely with the appropriate business client and assigned attorney
• Material Review: Review materials for members, providers, agents, and/or pharmacies (letters, training materials, marketing pieces etc.). The primary focus of the review is to identify any legal or regulatory concerns
• Project Coordination/Management: Ability to coordinate projects within our team and/or with other departments within the organization. The role includes organizing, managing communicating and tracking progress on assigned projects. Some projects may require working with external entities, including state regulatory bodies
• Working as part of a team: This position will be one of four paralegals on a team. Each team member has specific primary assignments, but some flexibility is required to shift work as needed to respond to priority projects, as appropriate. Ability to juggle multiple projects, train others as needed, and a willingness take on work from others are all important qualities to being successful on this team

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:

• Bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 3+ years of relevant experience
• 4+ combined years of working in legal and/or regulatory environment (will consider mix of legal AND business environment experience)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal Certificate
• Experience working as a paralegal in an in-house setting
• Experience working with contracts - contract review, drafting and negotiating skills
• Project Management - some experience managing projects with multiple key owners, several components, and changing time frames
• Experience in the healthcare industry, managed care industry or a federal or state government health care program
• Experience working in a matrix environment
• Experience with serving external and internal clients/customers, with a positive Customer Service attitude
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Demonstrated research skills with a variety of vehicles - intranet, internet, Lexis Nexis, networking, etc.
• Detail oriented - ability to review brochures, letters, contracts, training materials, etc. looking for legal issues, clarity of description, and misrepresentation of product
• Ability to work within a small team - sharing work and assignments as needed to ensure priority projects are handled within the appropriate time-frames
• Solid analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Independent thinker who knows when to seek guidance

UnitedHealth Group requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status.

Careers with UnitedHealthcare. Let's talk about opportunity. Start with a Fortune 5 organization that's serving more than 85 million people already and building the industry's singular reputation for bold ideas and impeccable execution. Now, add your energy, your passion for excellence, your near-obsession with driving change for the better. Get the picture? UnitedHealthcare is serving employers and individuals, states and communities, military families and veterans where ever they're found across the globe. We bring them the resources of an industry leader and a commitment to improve their lives that's second to none. This is no small opportunity. It's where you can do your life's best work.(sm)

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.

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