Senior Legal Business Consultant

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide employee benefits law support for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, including post-closing support for acquired benefit plans
• Aid in processing of participant claims and appeals and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
• Review Powers of Attorney and guardianship orders
• Review Form 5500 filings and qualified plan audited financial statements
• Respond to and track ERISA document requests
• Respond to subpoena requests
• Assess and advise on resolution of payroll-related compliance, plan corrections and other benefits administration issues
• Research and analyze applicable ERISA, tax, and state laws and regulations pertaining to retirement, health and welfare, time off programs and other employee benefit arrangements
• Draft resolutions, delegations of authority, and other documents for employee benefit plan adoption, amendment, termination, merger, change of vendor, and other events
• Draft/review benefit plan documents, summary plan descriptions, time off policies and other required disclosures for employee benefit plans
• Prepare IRS determination letter application filings, IRS Voluntary Compliance Program application submissions, and other regulatory filings
• Support benefit plan nondiscrimination and other testing
• Support the development of employee benefits communications directed to employees
• Consult with internal and external legal counsel as appropriate
• Monitor legal developments in employee benefits and paid leave programs
• Handle review process of conflict waivers requested by law firms

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in paralegal role(s)
• 3+ years of experience in employee benefits
• Experience providing legal support for mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite, including Copilot and OneNote
• Proven solid organizational and project management skills
• Proven solid communication, drafting, and research skills
• Proven resourceful problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude and an ability to thrive in a self-service environment
• Proven solid ability to collaborate and build relationships across the enterprise and to gain and maintain credibility with internal and external partners
• Ability to model corporate values of integrity, compassion, inclusion, relationships, innovation and performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist
• Experience in a corporate legal environment
• Experience working with T360 and iManage
• Experience using AI
• Proven working knowledge of paid leave laws

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Benefits

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

Pay Range

$112,700 to $193,200 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.