Associate General Counsel, M&A - Minneapolis, MN or Denver, CO

Primary Responsibilities

Provide a full range of legal advice and services in areas such as M&A, acquisitions, divestitures, investments, joint ventures, commercial law, contracts law, securities, anti-trust, tax law, regulatory and compliance.

Negotiate and execute complex M&A transactions and other strategic priorities.

Manage internal and external stakeholders and oversee outside advisors in support of transactions.

Assess legal risks and work with business and operational teams to mitigate and address.

Provide executives across the enterprise with insights and guidance on complex legal issues, both domestic and international, and their commercial implications.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree with active license to practice law in at least one state
• 3+ years of progressively senior experience in complex transactional legal work
• 1+ years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience
• Experience successfully directing staff and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking with experience developing a long-term plan and ensuring its execution
• Prioritized interpersonal and communication skills, works well in a team environment, able to work in diverse environments and adhere to highest ethical standards
• Prioritized analytical skills and strategic decision-making ability
• Prioritized impressive executive presence with the ability to gain credibility, rapport and support from key internal and external stakeholders
• Prioritized advanced writing skills
• Prioritized advanced influencing skills and ability to display a solid sense of versatility in relating to different levels within the organization and people with varying backgrounds and ideas.
• Be able to facilitate consensus and directions for change

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mergers & Acquisitions experience in a legal capacity
• Specific transactional experience in healthcare or insurance fields

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $132,200 to $226,600 annually based on full-time employment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

Company Information

We are a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all.

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.

We are 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.